eVTOL manufacturing at Scale | EDAG - AIR Panel

Getting a prototype into the air is a major milestone. But proving that an aircraft can fly is only the beginning. The real challenge is turning that innovation into an aircraft that can be certified, manufactured consistently, delivered reliably, and supported at scale. That was the focus of a panel at EAA AirVenture 2026 in Oshkosh, featuring AIR CEO & Co-Founder Rani Plaut and EDAG Head of Programs Gerhard Körbel. The discussion explored what happens when an innovative eVTOL moves from prototype development toward industrial-scale production—and what aerospace can learn from decades of automotive manufacturing experience. The transition requires a fundamental shift: From innovating the product to innovating how the product is built. Key considerations include: • Designing for production: A component needs to do more than work—it needs to be manufacturable, sourced reliably, and produced with consistent quality. • Balancing the entire system: Performance, manufacturability, supply chain, certification, and serviceability all need to be considered together. • Bringing engineering disciplines together early: Product and manufacturing teams need to work collaboratively from the beginning, ensuring production requirements are incorporated into the design rather than addressed later. Aerospace brings rigorous standards for safety, validation, and certification. Automotive brings decades of experience in scalability, repeatability, and production efficiency. The opportunity lies in bringing the best of both worlds together. Watch the full discussion to hear how AIR and EDAG are approaching the challenge of taking next-generation aircraft from prototype to production. Learn more: https://www.airev.aero Please SHARE and SUBSCRIBE and join us in our journey. www.airev.aero www.instagram.com/airevtol www.facebook.com/airevtol/ www.linkedin.com/company/air-ev/ AIR is the leading manufacturer and developer of smart aircraft, advancing the future of simple, advanced, and safe transportation. AIR combines engineering, certification, and operational expertise to redefine air mobility through its advanced dual-use eVTOL aircraft being certified for private ownership and autonomous cargo platforms for defense and critical logistics missions. Powered by a proprietary approach to aircraft design, patented innovations in hardware and software, and application of proven practices from the automotive industry, AIR is transforming electric aviation from vision into a scalable reality.