DTA Aircraft has received 28 reservations for the JP1, a two-seat hybrid-electric electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. CEO Théo Parant gave the figures in an interview at NBAA-BACE and said the company plans to start flight testing the aircraft in the United States in April 2027.
DTA Aircraft has received 28 reservations for its two-seat JP1.
What has been confirmed
The reservation count and planned U.S. flight-test timing are attributed to Parant in Aviation Week's reporting. The fact set classifies both as likely, not officially confirmed, so they should be treated as reported statements rather than independently confirmed company announcements.
Why it matters
The 28 reservations offer an early measure of customer interest in a compact hybrid-electric aircraft. The planned U.S. flight-test start gives the program a stated next milestone, although the fact set does not provide further details about the test campaign.
FlyMarshall context
The JP1's two-seat layout places it in a different role from larger passenger eVTOL designs. Hybrid-electric propulsion combines electric power with another energy source, but the fact set does not specify the JP1's range, performance, or intended operating model.
What happens next
DTA Aircraft plans to begin U.S. flight testing in April 2027. The fact set does not confirm that schedule through an official company announcement or provide additional test-program dates.
