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While innovation is crucial, business viability is essential. So how does a highly technical company like Elroy Air become profitable? Their strategy involves two main pathways:
- Achieving Cost Parity with Trucks and Existing Air Cargo
By scaling up production, Elroy Air aims to lower manufacturing costs through bulk component procurement, making each aircraft cheaper to operate. The goal is for the Chaparral to approach the cost-efficiency of trucking over comparable distances.
- Operational Efficiency Through Automation