The Journey's main rotor technology ensures efficiency in vertical flight at high altitudes. Redwings has ordered ten for ops around Mexico City; 7,200 ft above sea level in a valley surrounded by mountains and volcanoes.

With its vast expanse and increasing congestion, India is keen to exploit potential UAM solutions. The two companies plan to launch eVTOL operations with upwards of 150 Journey aircraft by 2027.

The merger agreement gives AIRO a path to become a publicly-listed company through a new Delaware holding company, AIRO Group, that will acquire both Kernel and AIRO.