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LYTE Aviation appoints former Etihad CEO James Hogan as strategic advisor for hybrid-electric eVTOL development

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UK-based LYTE Aviation has appointed James Hogan, the former chief executive of Etihad Airways, as a strategic advisor. The company is preparing for the next phase of development of its high-capacity hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft.

Discovered 2026-10-26T10:35:19.426301-07:00 | 2026-10-26T10:35:19.426301-07:00

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  • The appointment adds a former major-airline chief executive to LYTE Aviation’s advisory team as it prepares to advance development of its high-capacity hybrid-electric eVTOL.
  • The announcement signals a development-phase milestone for the company, though it provides no details on aircraft specifications, certification plans or a timeline.

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