US Firms to Develop Hybrid Electric Aircraft Propulsion for Enhanced Performance GE Aerospace is making a major move into electric aviation with a $300 million investment. This strategic decision underscores the growing trend in the aerospace industry towards hybrid electric propulsion systems. These innovative systems have the potential to revolutionize aviation by boosting speed, range, […]
US firm’s electric air taxi flies 55 miles in record 31-minute piloted flight
Archer Aviation’s Electric Air Taxi Achieves Record-Breaking Flight Archer Aviation has taken another step forward in electric aviation. The company announced that its electric air taxi recently completed a record-breaking 31-minute piloted flight, covering a distance of 55 miles. This milestone marks a significant achievement in the realm of urban air mobility and reinforces Archer […]
US’ electric aircraft achieves first pilot-controlled flight using runway takeoffÂ
US’ Electric Aircraft Achieves First Pilot-Controlled Flight Using Runway Takeoff Archer has unveiled video footage showing the first time its Midnight eVTOL aircraft flew with a pilot on board. This milestone marks a significant achievement in the realm of electric aviation, as the aircraft successfully completed a runway takeoff and landing under the pilot’s control. […]
MIT’s wild fuel cell could fly electric planes while sucking CO2 from the skies
MIT’s Groundbreaking Sodium-Air Fuel Cell: Green Innovation for Electric Aviation Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a sodium-air fuel cell that could revolutionize the future of electric aviation. This innovative technology not only promises to power electric planes efficiently but also tackles the pressing issue of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by […]
Canada’s eVTOL firm makes history, becomes first to achieve full wing transition
Canada’s eVTOL Firm Makes History, Becomes First to Achieve Full Wing Transition Canada-based aerospace engineering company Horizon Aircraft has hit a significant milestone by becoming the first electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) firm in the world to achieve full wing transition. This accomplishment marks a monumental moment not only for the company but also […]