#229 Volocopter Interview: VoloXPro, eVTOL Future & Sustainable Air Mobility | AERO 2026

At AERO 2026 in Friedrichshafen, Ilkay Özkisaoglu sits down with Mario Fakour, VP Program Management VoloXPro at Volocopter—one of the leading pioneers in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) technology. The interview offers exclusive insights into how urban air mobility is transitioning from vision to reality.Volocopter’s message is clear: the future of aviation is already being built today. The company aims to bring emission-free air mobility into everyday life, enabling a new form of transportation that is not only cleaner but also more direct, efficient, and accessible for individual users.The discussion highlights two key platforms. The VoloCity, designed as an urban air taxi, is currently undergoing EASA certification and targets intra-city mobility. In parallel, the VoloXPro is positioned for pilot training, aviation clubs, and private use cases within the ultralight aircraft segment. [A central theme of the interview is the critical role of advanced materials. Both aircraft rely heavily on carbon composite structures—underscoring the importance of lightweight engineering in achieving the performance, efficiency, and sustainability required for electric flight systems. Volocopter also emphasizes its European industrial footprint. Based in Bruchsal, Germany, the company is establishing one of the few dedicated eVTOL production sites in Europe, positioning itself strategically within the aerospace ecosystem. Certification remains a key milestone on the path to market. While the VoloCity follows EASA regulations, the VoloXPro will be certified under the German Ultraleight Association (DULV). The company aims to complete certification of the VoloXPro by the end of 2026, with start of production planned for 2027. Despite ongoing developments in autonomy, Volocopter’s current focus is on piloted aircraft. While remote and autonomous capabilities are technologically feasible, certified manned operations represent the immediate priority for market entry. This interview is part of the #Composites360onTour series, which explores the intersection of materials, structures, and engineering decisions shaping the future of aviation. It becomes evident that the transformation of aerospace is not driven by propulsion alone, but by the integration of advanced materials, manufacturing processes, and system innovation.📍 Location: AERO 2026, Friedrichshafen🎙 Guest: Mario Fakour, Volocopter🎥 Format: #Composites360onTour👉 Subscribe for more insights into aviation, composites, and emerging technologies.🌐🔗Visit Our Website:▶Website 1: https://www.dersocialceo.com▶Website 2: https://www.compositeslounge.com▶Website 3: https://www.imbeo.de▶Website 4: https://www.contentcreatorclub.de🌐🔗Follow Us: LinkedIn▶ / imbeo  ▶ / content-creator-club  ▶ / compositeslounge  ▶ / der-social-ceo  #️⃣🔥Hashtag:#Composites360OnTour #JECWorld #IlkayÖzkisaoglu #JECWorld #CompositeIndustry