AYR Logistics commits to purchase up to 100 Chaparral aircraft
AYR Logistics agreed to purchase up to 100 Chaparral aircraft and work with Elroy Air on autonomous humanitarian aerial-delivery services.
Evidence notes
- AYR planned to use Chaparral for food, shelter, medicine, vaccine and equipment delivery.
- The agreement was signed in October 2021 and announced at the Dubai Air Show.
- The commitment covered autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft for remote operations without conventional infrastructure.
Company context
Elroy Air builds Chaparral, an autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL cargo aircraft for middle-mile logistics, military resupply, humanitarian aid and rapid-response missions.