HayesX to Unveil the HayesX-250 Personal eVTOL Aircraft at the 2026 SEMA Show

LAS VEGAS -- HayesX announces the unveiling of HayesX-250, an electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, at the 2026 SEMA Show, taking place November 3–6, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center (Central Hall #24655).

Often referred to as a flying car, the HayesX-250 bridges the automotive and aviation worlds. As the US celebrates her 250th anniversary, the HayesX-250 offers a glimpse into the future of sport and recreation flight. With the tagline “Where Dreams Take Flight”, the HayesX-250 is designed to showcase the new era of personal flight and will appeal to enthusiasts at the forefront of automotive and aviation innovation.

HayesX-250 is designed and fully compliant with the US FAA Part 103 regulations for ultralight vehicles. No pilot license is required to fly the aircraft.

HayesX, co-founded by Tim and Ciaran Hayes in Las Vegas, reflects the founding team’s deep roots in aviation. Tim’s father was the late U.S. Air Force Major General William R. Hayes, who commanded the wing that brought the legendary SR-71 Blackbird operational. Ciaran is a former international Airport Board Director and Harvard University Senior Fellow with over 20 years senior management and governance experience. Ben Liu is Head of Technology and brings more than 20 years of experience developing eVTOL aircraft, hybrid UAVs, and light sport planes.

The HayesX vision is to make personal flying affordable and bring the thrill and excitement of flying to everyone. Safety is at the heart of this vision, serving as a core principle throughout the aircraft’s design and development.

Key Safety Features

  • A Formula 1 inspired protective roll cage
  • Aviation-grade materials
  • Validated manufacturing processes
  • Multiple layers of system redundancy
  • A whole-aircraft parachute system

The HayesX-250 is currently available for reservation with a fully refundable deposit, ahead of its public unveiling at SEMA.

About HayesX
HayesX is an aerospace company headquartered in the Mojave Desert near Las Vegas, Nevada, founded and led by an engineering and leadership team with decades of combined aviation experience. The company's flagship aircraft, the HayesX-250, is a personal eVTOL designed to make individual flight more accessible under FAA Part 103 ultralight regulations. For more information about HayesX and the HayesX-250, visit https://hayesx.net/.

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