Volocopter and Euro Flight Test sign MOU to launch world’s first eVTOL training courses

Volocopter, now owned by China’s Wanfeng Group, has signed an MOU with Euro Flight Test to launch what they describe as the world’s first eVTOL pilot training and familiarisation courses. Announced via LinkedIn, the programme aims to standardise training as eVTOL flight testing and certification advance toward commercial operations.

Discovered 2025-09-03T04:52:58.078669-07:00 | 2025-09-03T04:52:58.078669-07:00

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  • Signals the move from prototype testing to building an operational workforce and training standards as regulators study how to integrate eVTOLs into airspace — see the UK CAA’s 18-month study to assess eVTOL integration (https://hype.aero/?story=f679f4ce-f3b6-4fea-b237-64b47ee73d1b).
  • Addresses a critical certification and operational gap: pilot training and transition protocols are being highlighted alongside increasing Phase 3 flight testing and OEM strategies that include training (https://hype.aero/?story=843f14d6-4450-4f83-bcb7-91427625c757; https://hype.aero/?story=be32a543-901d-4a79-819a-00b1f0ee6cda).

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