OSHKOSH, Wis., July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CoolFly, a developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) personal aircraft, is making its first appearance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh with Dream ST. The aircraft will be on static display at Booth V13 throughout the July 20-26 event at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
CoolFly designs electric aircraft around a single pilot rather than a multi-passenger air-taxi model. Built for recreational flying, Dream ST is a compact, single-seat eVTOL with a seated configuration. Its software currently limits top speed to approximately 43 mph (70 km/h), and CoolFly estimates a flight time of 20 to 30 minutes, depending on pilot weight, weather conditions and flight profile. Both figures may change as development continues.
Dream ST is the CoolFly aircraft on display in Oshkosh. The company's lineup also includes Urban, a standing-position ultralight aircraft. Urban combines enclosed-propeller propulsion with weight-shift sensing control, allowing the pilot to use body movement as a control input. While Dream ST keeps the pilot seated, the two models represent distinct approaches to personal flight.
Both Dream ST and Urban use CoolFly's proprietary NA80 eVTOL flight-control system. The NA80 uses two redundant flight-control units, each integrating three aviation-grade inertial measurement units (IMUs), enabling millisecond-level fault detection and seamless failover. CoolFly is developing Dream ST with the aim of meeting the definition of an ultralight vehicle under FAA Part 103. Any use under Part 103 would depend on the vehicle's final configuration and must comply with all applicable operating rules and limitations.
"This is our first AirVenture, and we wanted to bring an aircraft people can inspect for themselves," said Alex Chen, Brand Marketing Lead at CoolFly. "Dream ST is the model at the booth. Urban, our standing-position ultralight aircraft, reflects a different approach to designing around the person flying it. We are here to listen and to meet partners who understand what owners expect from training, service and support."
CoolFly will use its first AirVenture appearance to meet prospective U.S. dealers, distributors and aviation partners. Discussions at the show will focus on distribution, training, service and long-term owner support. The Oshkosh appearance comes ahead of a CoolFly product event on Aug. 10, when the company plans to share additional details about its personal aircraft lineup and flight-control technology.
Prospective U.S. dealers, distributors and other aviation-industry partners are invited to visit the CoolFly team at Booth V13 or contact [support@coolflyaircraft.com] to discuss potential partnerships.
About CoolFly
CoolFly develops electric VTOL aircraft for personal flight. Its lineup includes the Dream series of seated, single-seat aircraft and Urban, a standing-position ultralight aircraft with enclosed-propeller propulsion and weight-shift sensing control. The company works across aircraft design, electric propulsion and flight-control systems, with a focus on personal and recreational aviation. For more information, visit [coolflyaircraft.com].
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CoolFly Brings Electric Personal Aircraft to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026
NEW YORK, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As CASEKOO approaches its 10th anniversary, founder Ralph Ye says the company's biggest achievement isn't measured by units sold, but by how its philosophy has evolved.
Ten years ago, Ye found himself frustrated by a simple problem: his phone wouldn't stand upright on a fast-food table. Instead of accepting the inconvenience, he saw an opportunity to rethink what a phone case could do.
Today, CASEKOO has sold more than 20 million phone cases across 32 countries. Over the past decade, the company has evolved from creating protective accessories into designing products that fit naturally into everyday life.
"Innovation isn't about changing identities," Ye said. "It's about making meaningful habits easier to keep."
From Q Line to LinKOO
The evolution of CASEKOO's product portfolio reflects a broader shift in the company's design philosophy.
The journey began with the Q Line (Quality Line), a collection of crystal-clear phone cases engineered to deliver premium protection without compromising aesthetics. In 2021, CASEKOO introduced the E Line (Innovation Line), the world's first phone case with an integrated ring stand. The product earned an iF Design Award and became an Amazon bestseller, demonstrating the market's appetite for accessories that combined protection with everyday functionality. The X Line (Expression Line) followed, expanding the brand's focus on personalization and expressive design.
Each product generation introduced new capabilities, but each also reinforced an important insight.
"We moved from Q Line to E Line to X Line, and every generation taught us something about what people actually need," said Ye. "By the time we introduced The KOO series, we weren't designing features anymore. We were designing around everyday behaviors."
Today, the portfolio gives each rhythm a clear name: LinKOO — Link Your Way for hands-free carry, StandKOO — Elevate Your Day for hands-free viewing and grip, and X-LINE — Fit Your Vibe for expressive personalization.
It represents CASEKOO's transition from designing accessories with added functions to creating products that support everyday habits. For the company, the future of consumer technology lies not in how many features a product offers, but in how seamlessly it integrates into the way people live.
A Philosophy Born from Everyday Life
The inspiration behind LinKOO came from one of Ye's longest-standing habits.
For nearly two decades, he has left home every day holding his wife's hand. One evening, while carrying his phone, keys, and wallet in his other hand, he realized how often everyday essentials compete with life's simplest moments.
That observation inspired ClipSafe™, a foldable clasp integrated into the LinKOO series. Hidden when not in use and deployable with a single press, it allows users to carry everyday essentials without sacrificing comfort or aesthetics.
For CASEKOO, LinKOO is more than a product launch. It represents the company's belief that technology should adapt to people—not the other way around.
"Ten years ago, we asked how to better protect a phone," Ye said. "Today, we're asking how to protect a moment."
That is what designed to fit you means. That is Less Effort, More Living. And after a decade of iteration, failure, and quiet persistence, CASEKOO has finally arrived—not at an answer, but at a better question.
About CASEKOO
CASEKOO is a design-led lifestyle accessories brand built around a simple idea: freeing your hands in everyday life. Through thoughtful hands-free solutions, we help people move seamlessly between different moments of the day—from active, on-the-go moments to times of focus and connection.
What makes CASEKOO different from a regular phone case? We believe technology should support life, not interrupt it. By designing products that adapt naturally to how people live, work, and move, CASEKOO reduces everyday friction and creates a more effortless experience—making room for freedom, connection, and the moments that truly matter.
For more information, visit: casekoo.com.
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Charlotte Yu
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Ralph Ye on 10 Years of Entrepreneurship at CASEKOO: Less Identity Shift, More Habits That Endure
