26-Jan-2026Source: Pivotal
Pivotal, the market leader in light electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced it has become the first Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) pure-play eVTOL aircraft manufacturer in North America to earn certification of its Quality Management System (QMS) to the AS9100D Management Standard for aviation, space and defense organizations. With the manufacturing ramp... Read more
19-Nov-2025Source: Pivotal
Pivotal, the market leader in light electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced the appointment of Mike Ross to its Board of Directors. Currently the Senior Vice President of Global Data at Jeppesen ForeFlight, Ross brings more than two decades of experience across defense aviation, autonomy, and global flight data systems, reinforcing Pivotal’s commitment... Read more
10-Oct-2025Source: Pivotal
At the UP.Summit in Bentonville, Ark., Pivotal, the market leader in light electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced that a single BlackFly aircraft has logged more than 1,000 crewed flights since it was delivered to an Early Access Program member in 2023. This marks the most flights of any single powered-lift eVTOL aircraft... Read more
18-Aug-2025Source: Pivotal
Pivotal, a leader in personal electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, recently concluded a trio of public safety demonstration events across California, partnering with San Bernardino County Fire Department, Southern Marin Fire District (SMFD), and Cosumnes Fire Department. Each event showcased the potential of Pivotal’s single-seat aircraft to dramatically improve emergency response capabilities—especially in... Read more
7-Apr-2025Source: Pivotal
Pivotal, the market leader in light electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced it was recognized with the prestigious Gold 2025 Edison Award in The Future of Personal Flight & Drive category for the Helix, its high-performance, cloud-connected personal aircraft. The Helix redefines personal mobility. Hop into the flight deck, power the props, tilt... Read more
7-Apr-2025Source: Pivotal
Pivotal, the market leader in light electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced the appointment of Marjorie Dickman to its board of directors. A global government affairs and geopolitical expert, Ms. Dickman is consistently recognized among the nation’s top public policy executives and top women in technology. For decades, she has led corporate strategies... Read more
15-Oct-2024Source: Pivotal
Pivotal, the market leader in light electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, proudly announces it has completed delivery of 13 BlackFly aircraft to customers across the country. Pivotal’s prototype eVTOLs are currently being flown by private owners and the U.S. Air Force across numerous states, including California, Delaware, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, and Washington,... Read more
27-Sep-2024Source: Pivotal
Pivotal, the market leader in light electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced it has reached an industry-leading milestone. Specifically, the Pivotal team and its customers have now completed 1,117 crewed flights in BlackFly aircraft, a first in the emerging category of light eVTOL aircraft and all powered-lift eVTOLs. “Surpassing 1,000 human-piloted light eVTOL... Read more
4-Sep-2024Source: Pivotal
Pivotal, the market leader in light electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced it earned the 2024 World Future Award for innovation and market leadership. This recognition celebrates Pivotal’s groundbreaking achievements in the design, development, manufacturing and delivery of the Helix, its feature-rich light eVTOL aircraft. “Receiving the 2024 World Future Award, with Helix at... Read more
29-Aug-2024Source: Pivotal
Pivotal, the market leader in light electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced it has won Gold in the 2024 NY Product Design Awards for the Helix, its first production aircraft. The Helix is a fixed-wing aircraft built on Pivotal’s fourth-generation eVTOL platform. Efficient, compact, and simple, the Helix is transportable in a 16-foot trailer and... Read more
31-May-2024Source: Pivotal
Pivotal, the market leader in light electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced it has signed an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) contract with the U.S. Air Force and AFWERX Agility Prime. The two-year contract provides Pivotal with access to world-class test facilities, expert resources and multiple sites under restricted airspace. This support from... Read more
20-May-2024Source: Pivotal
Pivotal, the market leader in light electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced it is the winner of the 2024 AERO Friedrichshafen e-Flight Award for excellence in electric aviation. The only eVTOL incorporating tilt-aircraft architecture, Pivotal’s innovations in software, controls, distributed electric propulsion, and human-centered design distinguishes it from the competition. “Winning the 2024... Read more
7-May-2024Source: Pivotal
Pivotal, the market leader in light electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced it is the winner of the 2024 MUSE Transportation Design of the Year Award for the Helix, recognizing its leadership, innovation, and industry impact. Pivotal also received a Platinum 2024 MUSE Design Award for technical and creative excellence. The Helix, Pivotal’s... Read more
26-Feb-2024Source: Pivotal
Pivotal, a market leader in light electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced it has delivered four of eight BlackFlys and two flight simulators for lease to MTSI for evaluation by AFWERX and the United States Air Force. The Air Force is evaluating Pivotal aircraft performance by assessing a host of benefits across diverse... Read more
11-Oct-2023Source: Pivotal
Opener, the market leader in light electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announces Helix, its first scalable production vehicle, and unveils its new identity. Now named Pivotal, this step represents the company’s trailblazing influence on the industry and its transition to become a product-delivering entity serving the needs of customers in multiple segments.... Read more
