FACC Charts Course for Revenue from Flying Taxis

Austria's FACC pivots to Urban Air Mobility, aiming for €30-40M revenue from eVTOLs by 2026 to reduce reliance on traditional aviation, following a record year.

The Austrian aerospace supplier FACC is strategically pivoting to reduce its reliance on traditional aviation giants. With a clear target set for the 2026 fiscal year, the company is positioning its Urban Air Mobility (UAM) division as a key growth driver, anticipating its first substantial revenue from this emerging sector.

A Strategic Shift Toward New Mobility

Following a record-breaking 2025 financial year characterized by strong sales and improved operational results, FACC's management is forecasting revenue growth of 5 to 15 percent for the coming period. Central to this outlook is the business surrounding electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOLs), commonly known as flying taxis.

The company has set a concrete goal: to generate between 30 and 40 million euros in revenue from this segment by 2026. This move transforms the vision of urban air travel into a tangible and measurable financial contributor for FACC, marking a significant step in its evolution from a pure component supplier to a partner in future-oriented aviation niches.

Market Confidence and Operational Discipline

Investor sentiment appears to reflect this strategic progress. Over a 30-day period, FACC shares have advanced by approximately 25.6 percent. Although the stock experienced some consolidation last week, it is currently trading at 14.50 euros.

Concurrently, the firm is intensifying its "CORE" efficiency program, which prioritizes supply chain optimization to safeguard profitability. Leveraging its longstanding expertise as a specialist in lightweight composite materials and high-volume production, FACC aims to cement its role as an innovation leader within this new mobility niche.

Building on a Record Year

This diversification of its business model, with a planned UAM revenue stream of up to 40 million euros, is taking definitive shape. If the planned cost-optimization measures are successful, they will provide a foundation for FACC to maintain the operational momentum of its past record year into 2026. The company's journey is now firmly focused on capturing a share of the future sky.