Air New Zealand is to lease an electric CX300 Alia CTOL aircraft from Beta Technologies next year for in-country familiarization ahead of all-cargo operation.
Aionics is seeking to replicate the AI approach for developing new and custom battery cell chemistries targeted at specific uses, including EVs and aviation.
Hydrogen-powered hybrid aircraft can offer environmental and economic benefits by combining battery-electric and hydrogen systems for optimized energy use.
Archer has signed a partnership pact with key Abu Dhabi stakeholders in related to plans to launch service, train pilots and manufacture electric air taxis.
AIR has already delivered an operational prototype to an undisclosed customer, which has been flying regularly for months as part of a pilot evaluation program.
French startup Ascendance Flight Technologies says it is on track to make a first flight with a piloted, prototype of its Atea eVTOL aircraft in mid-2025.
The Blue Condor project is a research effort to study the impact of hydrogen on contrail formation using a modified glider powered by a hydrogen-fueled turbojet.
Aviage Systems, the joint venture between Avic and GE Aerospace that supplies avionics for the Comac C919, has formed a subsidiary to develop AAM systems.
