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ERC System has commenced flight testing of its full-size Romeo eVTOL prototype, weighing nearly three tonnes with a 16-meter wingspan, marking it as one of the largest eVTOL aircraft in Europe. Initial flight tests began in November 2025, focusing on validating core characteristics such as vertical takeoff and landing.

The company aims to certify a hybrid-electric version by 2031, optimized for inter-hospital patient transport. ERC, founded in 2020, plans to introduce an uncrewed cargo aircraft by Q2 2026 and is backed by IABG. The current tests are conducted in an uncrewed configuration to enhance safety and reduce costs.