Editors examine Joby Aviation’s piloted New York City demos and Unither Bioelectronics’ hydrogen-electric R44 flights in Quebec as AAM moves closer to real-world deployment.
Lower-altitude “e-routes,” along with changes to airspace regulations, will be needed to integrate electric aircraft into the commercial aviation environment.
Aura Aero unveiled multiple cabin configurations of the ERA hybrid-electric regional aircraft it is developing for a planned entry into service in 2030.
Swiss startup Smartflyer has received the first set of certifiable battery modules for its SF1 four-seat electric aircraft from energy storage developer H55.
H55 delivered conforming, certifiable battery modules to Czech manufacturer BRM Aero for installation in the Bristell B23 Energic electric training aircraft.
KULR Technology Group is moving into electric aviation with a pact to provide the battery system for Robinson's eR66 electric light helicopter demonstrator.
Ground demonstration of high-voltage power conversion and distribution systems for electrified aircraft has been completed under Europe’s Clean Aviation program
Collins Aerospace has begun tests of an electric motor drive system which will pave the way for follow-on demonstrations of hybrid-electric technology on a GTF.
