# eVTOL Aircraft Face Critical Technical Challenges - Episode 329

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Podcast: [Flight Safety Detectives](https://stenobird.com/podcast/flight-safety-detectives-92370)
Published: 2026-05-20T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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.

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