SkyFly’s Axe eVTOL Targets FAA MOSAIC Certification for Personal Aviation
WASHINGTON D.C., October 2, 2026 — SkyFly, a UK-based electric aviation startup, is gearing up for the certification approval of its two-seat Axe eVTOL (Vertically Capable Aircraft) under the FAA’s revolutionary MOSAIC (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification) rules, as reported by Aviation International News (AIN). The Axe, with a fully electric range of 100 miles — extendable to 300 miles with a hybrid option — is designed specifically for the personal aviation market.
Under the MOSAIC framework, which came into effect on July 24, 2026, qualifying eVTOLs can be certified as Light Sport Aircraft (LSA), significantly simplifying the regulatory pathway compared to the full Type Certificate process. This implies that the Axe could be piloted by holders of a Sport Pilot Certificate — requiring as little as 15 hours of training — thereby introducing general aviation to a whole new generation of enthusiasts.
Michael Thompson, SkyFly CEO, has hailed MOSAIC as a “game-changer” for the company’s certification strategy. The production version of the Axe is projected to be assembled by the end of 2026, carrying a base price of $180,000. The aircraft is equipped with eight brushless motors for redundancy, a fly-by-wire control system, and the Veronte 4x flight control suite. Anticipating the U.S. to be its largest market, SkyFly unveiled the Axe at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, garnering substantial interest from the general aviation community.