Transcend Air

Transcend Air is developing VTOL aircraft for regional travel. VTOL means vertical take off and landing. The company plans to fly passengers between city centers without needing runways. The site says Transcend Air is not yet a certificated air carrier. It says the company plans to start airline service in 2028.

The site says its aircraft will use proven technologies already on the market. It says 18 prototypes have tested the design. The company says batteries alone can supply only about 5 percent of the energy needed for medium distances. The site claims the aircraft will cost less to run than a helicopter and be quieter. The site also says the aircraft will be much faster than a helicopter once it transitions to flight like a jet.

The company plans to certify its aircraft with the FAA. The site says the aircraft will meet the same standards as traditional airplanes. It says the airline service will follow the same process airlines must follow. The site lists more than 46 city center pairs in the U.S. where it expects its service to be less expensive and faster than existing airline service.

The site lists key partners in areas such as engines, militarization, manufacturing, sustainable fuel, vertiports, development, and hybrid components. These partners are named by category only. The company describes its business as a three segment model, which covers commercial, military and private aircraft.

The About page lists a leadership team with backgrounds in aviation, software, insurance, and engineering. The CEO is Gregory Bruell, who co-founded Elytron Aircraft. The COO, Peter H. Schmidt, has worked for a startup airline. The chief software officer, Robert Schulman, has worked on safety-critical aerospace software.

The site has FAQs, a blog, a press page, and a subscription form for updates. It also has a contact form. No phone number or street address is listed on the site. The footer shows a copyright for Transcend Air Corporation.