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eVTOL

American  
[ee-vee-tee-oh-el, ee-vee-tawl] / ˈiˈviˈtiˈoʊˈɛl, ˈiˈviˌtɔl /

abbreviation

Aeronautics.
  1. electric vertical takeoff and landing: an aircraft powered by an electric motor that is capable of taking off and landing vertically.


Etymology

Origin of eVTOL

First recorded in 2015–20

Example Sentences

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The demonstration, part of the 2025 eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, involved flights from JFK to city heliports.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Joby and Archer have applied to participate in a pilot program from the Federal Aviation Administration that will establish partnerships between state and local governments and eVTOL companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Last April, Supernal began test flights of its demonstration aircraft, with plans to complete certification in 2028 for its four-passenger S-A2 eVTOL.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Late last year, Archer bought control of the Hawthorne Airport to use as a hub and test site for its eVTOL fleet.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

The move came after Raymond James analyst Savanthi Syth cut her rating on the eVTOL maker to Sell from Hold.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

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