Electra Gets Almost $2M From the US Army for Wind Tunnel Tests
19 Apr 2024, 10:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Northern Virginia startup claiming to have developed a revolutionary eSTOL was awarded $1.9 million by the US Army for wind tunnel testing
Czech Hybrid-Electric VTOL Maker Launches a Large-Scale Testbed
18 Apr 2024, 05:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Zuri is showing off its brand-new, large-scale testbed for its hybrid-electric VTOL at this year's Aero Friedrichshafen in Germany
The American Hybrid-Electric Electra Aircraft Soon to Start Flying in Australia
15 Apr 2024, 07:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Wilbur Air is a new aviation operator in Australia that will become the first one there to start operating the US-made Electrc eSTOL
Ampaire Takes Electric Aviation to the Next Level
6 Mar 2024, 13:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The bold company that is taking hybrid-electric aviation by storm has recently acquired the Silicon Valley startup that brought towing to electric aviation
America’s Biggest Public Charter Carrier Orders More Than 300 Hybrid-Electric Aircraft
20 Dec 2023, 10:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / JSX announced its commitment to purchasing up to 332 new-generation hybrid-electric aircraft from Electra Aero, Aura Aero, and Heart Aerospace
Dutch Startup Breaks the Norm With a Bold 80-Seat Hybrid-Electric Concept
12 Dec 2023, 07:01 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A young aviation company completely redesigned its flagship concept based on customer feedback and went from fully electric to hybrid
Electra’s Goldfinch eSTOL Nails First Hybrid-Electric Flight
21 Nov 2023, 09:28 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The North Virginia-based startup completed what it claims to be the first hybrid-electric flight of a STOL in the world, paving the way for a nine-seater
The First Australian-made eVTOL Will Be Powered by Hydrogen
10 Nov 2023, 03:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Vertiia claims to be one of the world's most efficient long-range electric aircraft, boasting a range of more than 600 miles
French Hybrid e-Plane Cassio to Participate in a Dutch Project for Regional Air Mobility
10 Oct 2023, 03:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the most promising hybrid-electric airplanes will be conducting test flights as part of a new European project for regional travel
The Famous Swiss eVTOL Aero2 Is Getting Smart Battery Packs
5 Oct 2023, 02:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This tilt-wing hybrid-electric autonomous aircraft designed and developed in Switzerland will be capable of in-flight recharging
This Electric 30-seat Aircraft Made in Sweden Will Feature Honeywell Flight Controls
12 Sep 2023, 02:27 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the most exciting electric fixed-wing aircraft is coming from Sweden, and it's now also getting Honeywell top-level flight controls
Air Ambulance Services Require a Massive Shift, Says Canadian eVTOL Developer
2 Aug 2023, 06:31 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The entire world needs faster, more effective and more affordable air ambulance services, and eVTOLs like the Cavorite X5 can fill the gap
Innovative Tilt-Wing VTOL Made in Switzerland Gets a New Financial Boost
25 Jan 2023, 06:01 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This Switzerland-based helicopter expert is building both a drone and a passenger aircraft with improved aerodynamics and hybrid propulsion
This Autonomous Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Is Gearing Up for Green Humanitarian Missions
11 Jan 2023, 05:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Textron's fresh acquisition, Pipistrel, is developing a hybrid-electric autonomous aircraft that's more than suitable for humanitarian operations
Four AAM Players Kick Start Race for Air New Zealand’s Future Zero-Emission Aircraft
15 Dec 2022, 04:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Air New Zealand will select one of more of these four partners to build the aircraft for a brand-new, totally green fleet of the future
Chinese Carrier Ruili to Work With Embraer on Next-Generation Sustainable Aircraft
14 Dec 2022, 02:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Ruili Airlines becomes the first Chinese carrrier to join the Energia Advisory Group of Embraer, for the development of hydrogen and hybrid aircraft
Hybrid-Electric Regional Aircraft Carries Out 33-Minute Maiden Flight From Los Angeles
21 Nov 2022, 04:05 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Los Angeles-based Ampaire successfully carried out the pioneering flight of the Eco Caravan, a hybrid-electric upgrade of the Cessna Grand Caravan
This Agile Hybrid eVTOL Made in Italy Promises an Extensive Range at 186 MPH
6 May 2022, 04:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Forget helicopters, long-range eVTOLs such as this Italian one are gearing up to provide emergency medical transportation services fast and efficiently
Airbus’ Future Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Boasts a Game-Changing Battery System
10 Mar 2022, 06:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The hybrid-electric EcoPulse is gearing up to start flight tests this year, equipped with a revolutionary in-house battery system