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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...

Blog · April 14, 2025

LIFT Aircraft Showcases HEXA at World Expo 2025

April 14, 2025 | Osaka, Japan - LIFT Aircraft made history today as HEXA completed a groundbreaking flight demonstration at the World...

Blog · October 18, 2024

5 Misconceptions About eVTOLs

We see and hear a lot of comments about eVTOL aircraft that just aren’t true. So , we’re sharing our top 5 list of the most common...

Press · October 1, 2024

[PRESS RELEASE ] Army Selects LIFT Aircraft and Near Earth Autonomy to Develop Uncrewed Blood Delivery & Casualty Evacuation System

LIFT Aircraft has partnered with Near Earth Autonomy to address one of the Army’s biggest challenges.

Blog · August 16, 2024

HEXA 2: More Power, Greater Thrust, Faster Speeds, Longer Flight Time

HEXA was the first eVTOL aircraft to enter production and pay-per-flight operations in the United States. We’ve produced a fleet of 16...

Press · March 10, 2024

[PRESS RELEASE] LIFT Aircraft Launches World's First eVTOL Pay-Per-Flight Experience 

LIFT Aircraft, the trailblazing leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technology, has made history with the launch of...

September 5, 2023

“There’s just no words!” Watch this pilot’s reaction to piloting HEXA!

This HEXA pilot had never even heard of LIFT Aircraft until the day she trained and flew! When Alicia arrived at our Operations Center...

Blog · September 4, 2023

LIFT Shares 1H 2023 Financial Update

LIFT recently filed its semiannual report (Form 1-SA) with the SEC and is thrilled to be sharing some financial highlights for the fiscal...

August 24, 2023

What are Beta Flights?

Beta flights are a comprehensive test bed not just for the customer experience, but also to validate the assumptions we made in our...

Press · August 9, 2023

[Press Release] LIFT inks deal with Warren Buffett-backed Marubeni Corporation

LIFT Aircraft Inc announced today that the Austin, TX-based company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Marubeni...