LYTE Aviation’s 40-Seat SkyBus Tiltwing Aircraft Secures An Order For 10 Units | eVTOL

Summary

• UK startup LYTE has received an order for 10 Skybus aircraft from Vman Aviation Services in India, the first order for the eVTOL platform.
• LYTE plans to manufacture a full-scale prototype of its 40-seat LA-44 Skybus by 2025, with certification targeted by 2028.
• Vman Aviation Services seeks to be at the forefront of mass transit disruption in India and sees potential in the large domestic passenger market, following the trend of other airlines placing orders in the region.

UK Advanced Air Mobility startup LYTE has announced a pre-order for 10 of its Skybus tiltrotor eVTOL aircraft from India-based Vman Aviation Services. The Skybus, a large 40-seat aircraft, capable of vertical takeoff, is currently under development, but has been getting some attention from the industry since it was launched earlier this year.

The company says that the order from Vman…

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