Similarly, Air is seeking a manufacturing site in the U.S. with intent to begin production by late 2024. Michigan ranks among the possibilities, a company spokesperson said, cautioning the search remains in a preliminary stage.
While Air and ASX aircraft both utilize batteries to power their aircraft, a third company at the show, Icon Aircraft, displayed its Amphibious Light Sport Aircraft, which can run on aviation-grade gasoline or unleaded automotive fuel. A traditional gas guzzler, just like some of the ground-based vehicles displayed in Detroit.
