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Y6S
Autonomous Flight believes it could take until at least 2028 to be ready to start commercial passenger services with its six-seater Y6S Plus aircraft.
- December 29, 2028 - Other /Start of commercial passenger shuttle operations
- December 29, 2023 - Test Flight /Test flight of larger Y6S Plus aircraft
- June 28, 2019 - Test Flight /First flight of the Y6S prototype
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