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Blog · December 15, 2021 · 1 min read

Why is the DoD Good for Small Business?

When Matt Chasen founded LIFT Aircraft, Department of Defense contracts weren’t even a consideration. As he learned about the US Air Force’s storefront military technology development program, AFWERX, he realized the commercial benefit to small business - specifically technology startups - of collaborating through USAF contracts.

Hear about the DoD’s new approach to innovation and dual-use technology directly from LIFT Aircraft’s Founder and CEO in this recently published article in Defense News.

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Press · September 12, 2026

LIFT Aircraft Showcased in TxDOT's eIPP Launch

Fort Worth, Texas - September 10, 2026 LIFT joined other leading eVTOL OEMs Joby, Beta, Archer, and Wisk this week at the launch of "Project Nexus", TxDOT's FAA-sponsored eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). Established by presidential executive order, the FAA's eIPP is a national initiative to integrate advanced air mobility into the National Airspace System. The event was held at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport. Seccretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, addresses the crowd with...

December 18, 2025

[PRESS RELEASE] LIFT Aircraft Initiates FAA Type Certification Process for New Commercial Edition of HEXA

Strategic move expands product family to include Ultralight, Light Sport, and Type Certified models, unlocking full commercial air taxi capabilities. AUSTIN, TEXAS — LIFT Aircraft, the pioneer in personal electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aviation, today announced it has officially commenced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Type Certification process for a new “Certified Edition” of its flagship HEXA aircraft. This major milestone marks the final pillar in LIFT’s...

Blog · June 24, 2025

LIFT Announces Austin Experience Center, Following SXSW Success

Earlier this year, SXSW conference attendees got the opportunity to fly the world’s first operational eVTOL aircraft, HEXA, along the...