https://zuri.com/news News from Zuri: flight-test milestones, airshow appearances, funding rounds, and development updates from the Prague team building hybrid VTOL aircraft. en https://zuri.com/news/zuri-display-aircraft-aero-friedrichshafen-maker-faire-prague https://zuri.com/news/zuri-display-aircraft-aero-friedrichshafen-maker-faire-prague Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT Zuri showed its Display Aircraft, a full-size representation of the TD 2.0 demonstrator, at AERO Friedrichshafen 2026 and Maker Faire Prague. https://zuri.com/news/zuri-family-day-opening-our-r-and-d-workshop-to-the-people-who-inspire-our-work https://zuri.com/news/zuri-family-day-opening-our-r-and-d-workshop-to-the-people-who-inspire-our-work Sun, 30 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT Teams and families visited the Zuri R&D workshop to explore our Hybrid VTOL demonstrator, VR flight simulators, and early design concepts during Family Day 2025. https://zuri.com/news/zuri-announces-progress-on-hybrid-vtol-technology-demonstrator-2-0 https://zuri.com/news/zuri-announces-progress-on-hybrid-vtol-technology-demonstrator-2-0 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT Zuri reports progress on TD 2.0, the 700 kg uncrewed demonstrator validating its hybrid-electric powertrain, tiltrotor mechanism and transition control laws. https://zuri.com/news/inside-zuri-talking-with-the-leadership-team https://zuri.com/news/inside-zuri-talking-with-the-leadership-team Wed, 04 Jun 2025 22:00:00 GMT Go behind the scenes with Zuri’s leadership team as they discuss Hybrid VTOL development, regional mobility, and what’s next for this growing aviation startup. https://zuri.com/news/zuri-hybrid-vtol-aero-friedrichshafen-2025 https://zuri.com/news/zuri-hybrid-vtol-aero-friedrichshafen-2025 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:00:00 GMT At AERO Friedrichshafen 2025, Zuri explored sustainable regional air mobility through immersive tech, hybrid propulsion showcase, and industry conversations. https://zuri.com/news/zuri-3m-investment-hybrid-vtol-pre-series-a-4-4m https://zuri.com/news/zuri-3m-investment-hybrid-vtol-pre-series-a-4-4m Mon, 16 Dec 2024 23:00:00 GMT Zuri raises €4.4M in an oversubscribed pre-Series A round, accelerating the development of its next-gen hybrid VTOL demonstrator, TD 2.0. https://zuri.com/news/first-flight-with-our-next-gen-vtol-drone https://zuri.com/news/first-flight-with-our-next-gen-vtol-drone Mon, 25 Mar 2024 23:00:00 GMT Discover how Zuri's next-generation VTOL successfully completed its maiden flight, showcasing advancements in hover, roll, and pitch capabilities. https://zuri.com/news/dubai-airshow-2023-zuri-hybrid-vtol-takes-center-stage https://zuri.com/news/dubai-airshow-2023-zuri-hybrid-vtol-takes-center-stage Tue, 28 Nov 2023 23:00:00 GMT Zuri joined the Dubai Airshow in November 2023 with the official Czech delegation, the only exhibitor showing its hybrid VTOL in augmented reality. https://zuri.com/news/zuri-hybrid-vtol-announces-investment-opportunity-and-aero-show-stand https://zuri.com/news/zuri-hybrid-vtol-announces-investment-opportunity-and-aero-show-stand Sun, 07 May 2023 22:00:00 GMT Zuri unveils new funding opportunity and showcases its hybrid VTOL and VR simulator experience at AERO Friedrichshafen, Europe’s top aviation expo. https://zuri.com/news/zuri-hybrid-vtol-design-update https://zuri.com/news/zuri-hybrid-vtol-design-update Tue, 11 Oct 2022 22:00:00 GMT Discover Zuri’s latest Hybrid VTOL design changes, including a new V-Tail, enhanced aerodynamics, and a unified cabin layout for VIP, executive, and cargo use. https://zuri.com/news/cardboard-rapid-prototyping https://zuri.com/news/cardboard-rapid-prototyping Wed, 07 Sep 2022 22:00:00 GMT Discover how Zuri builds full-scale cabin mockups using cardboard to test space and design early in development. A fast, effective step in hybrid VTOL innovation. https://zuri.com/news/new-video-shows-development-progress-of-the-zuri-hybrid-vtol-aircraft https://zuri.com/news/new-video-shows-development-progress-of-the-zuri-hybrid-vtol-aircraft Sat, 03 Sep 2022 22:00:00 GMT Watch Zuri's latest video showcasing the hybrid VTOL's development, including insights into mechanical, electrical, and flight control system advancements. https://zuri.com/news/zuri-unveils-more-details-about-its-upcoming-hybrid-vtol-aircraft https://zuri.com/news/zuri-unveils-more-details-about-its-upcoming-hybrid-vtol-aircraft Mon, 16 May 2022 22:00:00 GMT Zuri’s CEO shares new insights into the hybrid VTOL and the company’s mission to shape the future of regional air mobility in this latest video. https://zuri.com/news/zuri-presents-a-new-generation-of-its-hybrid-vtol-aircraft https://zuri.com/news/zuri-presents-a-new-generation-of-its-hybrid-vtol-aircraft Fri, 21 Jan 2022 23:00:00 GMT Zuri introduces the Zuri 2.0 and Zuri 2.0 CARGO: advanced hybrid VTOL designed for efficient passenger transport and cargo delivery. https://zuri.com/news/the-first-hover-test-of-zuris-large-scale-demonstrator https://zuri.com/news/the-first-hover-test-of-zuris-large-scale-demonstrator Tue, 14 Sep 2021 22:00:00 GMT On 15 September 2021 Zuri's 11-metre demonstrator lifted off for its first hover at an airfield near Zbraslavice, after a series of ground performance tests. https://zuri.com/news/zuri-unveils-vtol-technology-demonstrator https://zuri.com/news/zuri-unveils-vtol-technology-demonstrator Sun, 05 Sep 2021 22:00:00 GMT Zuri presents its 11m VTOL demonstrator after successful ground tests near Prague, an essential step in validating flight systems before hover testing. https://zuri.com/news/new-premises-in-hostivice https://zuri.com/news/new-premises-in-hostivice Sat, 05 Jun 2021 22:00:00 GMT Zuri’s hybrid VTOL engineering and design team has opened a new R&D facility in Hostivice, just minutes from Prague's Václav Havel Airport. https://zuri.com/news/zuri-is-recently-partnering-with-two-new-investors https://zuri.com/news/zuri-is-recently-partnering-with-two-new-investors Sat, 05 Jun 2021 22:00:00 GMT Zuri announces two new investors: Marek Rosa of Good AI and Zdeněk Polách. The €300,000 investment adds momentum to Zuri’s hybrid VTOL development. https://zuri.com/news/zuri-reveals-its-new-sustainable-interior-design-concept https://zuri.com/news/zuri-reveals-its-new-sustainable-interior-design-concept Thu, 03 Jun 2021 22:00:00 GMT Zuri reveals eco-conscious interior for its hybrid VTOL, lightweight, low-plastic, and designed for comfort, visibility, and efficiency. https://zuri.com/news/case-study-zuri-and-dassault-systemes-taking-off-at-a-moments-notice https://zuri.com/news/case-study-zuri-and-dassault-systemes-taking-off-at-a-moments-notice Tue, 01 Dec 2020 23:00:00 GMT Discover how Zuri uses Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE to streamline hybrid VTOL design, testing, and production in the evolving air mobility space. https://zuri.com/news/hop-between-islands-65-km https://zuri.com/news/hop-between-islands-65-km Sun, 25 Oct 2020 23:00:00 GMT Explore remote islands in Thailand, Maldives, and beyond with Zuri's hybrid VTOL, accessing destinations without airports and bypassing lengthy boat trips. https://zuri.com/news/business-trip-300-km https://zuri.com/news/business-trip-300-km Mon, 19 Oct 2020 22:00:00 GMT See how Zuri’s Hybrid VTOL slashes business trip time between Geneva and Monaco. Skip airport delays and arrive faster with efficient, on-demand air mobility. https://zuri.com/news/faster-to-the-beach-550-km https://zuri.com/news/faster-to-the-beach-550-km Thu, 15 Oct 2020 22:00:00 GMT Skip the 12-hour journey and fly from cities like Prague to beach destinations like Cres, Croatia, in just 2 hours with Zuri’s hybrid VTOL. https://zuri.com/news/you-ll-be-able-to-see-and-experience-zuri-vtol-in-virtual-reality-before-it-s-made https://zuri.com/news/you-ll-be-able-to-see-and-experience-zuri-vtol-in-virtual-reality-before-it-s-made Wed, 07 Oct 2020 22:00:00 GMT Sit in the cockpit of Zuri's hybrid VTOL in virtual reality, built with VRgineers and TECHNODAT, before the aircraft leaves the production line. https://zuri.com/news/preliminary-design-study-of-zuri-executive-interior https://zuri.com/news/preliminary-design-study-of-zuri-executive-interior Thu, 10 Sep 2020 22:00:00 GMT A visualisation of Zuri's executive interior design study for its hybrid VTOL, following the preliminary concept shared a few days earlier. https://zuri.com/news/it-s-alive https://zuri.com/news/it-s-alive Mon, 31 Aug 2020 22:00:00 GMT Stay updated on Zuri’s hybrid VTOL developments. 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