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eVTOL Aircraft Face Critical Technical Challenges - Episode 329

Podcast: Flight Safety Detectives
Published: May 20, 2026
Duration seconds: 2869
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Summary

New York City eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft test flights and global commercialization efforts are making headlines. Special guest Mike Borfitz, CEO of Kilroy Aviation and a safety certification engineer with more than 40 years of experience, explores critical technical challenges including battery limitations and software integration.