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ZeroAvia, Inc. designs zero-emission aircraft specifically for commercial short-haul trips. Founded in 2017 by Val Miftakhov, the company is headquartered in Hollister, California, with an additional office in Cranfield, United Kingdom. ZeroAvia develops a hydrogen fuel cell system that powers electric propulsion, enabling practical zero-emission aviation. The company initially targets a travel range of 500 miles for regional aircraft accommodating 10 to 20 passengers. This innovative approach significantly reduces operational costs, offering four times lower fuel and engine maintenance expenses compared to traditional aviation solutions.

Volocopter GmbH is a German company specializing in urban air mobility by manufacturing electric helicopters for passenger transport. Founded in 2011 and based in Bruchsal, the company develops innovative products such as the Volocity air taxi designed for urban environments and the Volocopter 2X, a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. Volocopter's services are accessible through a dedicated application, which supports piloted, remote-controlled, and fully autonomous flight options. The company has achieved significant milestones, including receiving provisional licensing for a two-seater Volocopter from the German aviation authority in 2016 and entering a partnership with RTA Dubai in 2017 to launch an autonomously flying air taxi. Volocopter aims to transform urban transportation with its advanced aerial mobility solutions.