World’s longest-range hydrogen eVTOL gets green light for international flights
Published on Jul 31, 2025 at 1:00 AM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on Jul 31, 2025 at 1:46 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
The world’s longest-range hydrogen eVTOL has recently received the green light to make international flights, marking the beginning of an exciting future for the VTOL aircraft.
Australian company, AMSL Aero, has come up with the Vertiia. This is a vertical take-off or landing craft, with a hydrogen powertrain, intended for commercial service.
After negotiation, a recent agreement between five major national aviation authorities means that the eVTOL will soon enter commercial service and be able to conduct international flights.
If tests prove successful, the Vertiia could be a game-changer for aviation. It could show that there are alternative power sources for commercial aircraft.
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How the longest-range hydrogen eVTOL gets its power
The Vertiia made its first untethered horizontal flight in November 2024.
This took place in the Central West region of New South Wales, Australia.
The next step in its development program is the commencement of hydrogen flight with the aircraft.
There are five hydrogen engines on the aircraft.
Four at the bottom by the nose and four at the top towards the rear of the fuselage.
Unlike many commercial aircraft, the Vertiia uses a modular design, allowing the company to recreate the aircraft in various configurations.
That gives it a diverse and wide-ranging operational capacity and makes it an incredibly versatile machine.
AMSL Aero took inspiration from Lawrence Hargrave’s ‘box-wing’ concept for the Vertiia’s design.
When will the Vertiia enter commercial service?
Following on from its first hydrogen-powered test flights, the next step will be for the aircraft to enter commercial service.
The company promises that it will have 1,000km (621 miles) of range, making it the longest-range eVTOL currently on the market.
According to AMSL Aero, the company has had 26 orders from civilian operators for the aircraft, with a wide range of uses.
These range from air taxi and charter services to cargo and commercial usage, which is possible thanks to its modular design.
Its VTOL capabilities, like with the F-35 Lightning II, mean it can take off and land vertically.
The company has yet to reveal when exactly the hydrogen eVTOL will enter commercial service, but it is likely to be at least a couple of years away.
Aviation has been looking for more renewable ways to go about commercial travel for some time.
The Vertiia could provide a strong foundation for the future of the industry.
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Henry is a content writer with nearly ten years experience, having written for various publications since 2017. Qualifying with a Sports Journalism degree from Staffordshire University, Henry loves all things automotive but has a particular soft spot for classic Japanese cars and anything Lancia. He also has a curious passion for steam locomotives.
