AirAsia eyes electric air taxi market via VX4 deal with lessor Avolon
AirAsia Aviation Group is moving into the market for electric air taxis through a deal with lessor Avolon…
Electric Aircraft
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Explore news about electric aircraft and the advancements in electric aviation technology. Stay informed about electric battery technologies, range capabilities.
CEO of electric aircraft firm Eviation stands down, cites investor row
The chief executive and co-founder of electric aircraft manufacturer Eviation is stepping down, blaming a row with one…
Eviation’s all-electric Alice prepares for maiden flight
The Alice, an electric commuter aircraft designed to carry nine passengers, is just “days” away from conducting its…
GOL to acquire 250 VA-X4 eVTOL aircraft for Brazil ride-sharing network
Brazil-based low-cost airline GOL inked an agreement with aircraft lessor Avolon and investor Grupo Comporte on September 21,…
Rolls-Royce new electric aircraft takes off for first flight test
Rolls-Royce all-electric aircraft Spirit of Innovation enters the flight testing phase following a maiden flight on September 15,…
Hawaiian considers electric inter-island aircraft fleet
The Honolulu-based carrier, operating a stable network of connections with neighboring islands, is looking forward to replacing its…
United, Mesa pledge to buy 200 short-haul electric planes from Heart Aerospace
The Swedish aerospace start-up Heart Aerospace has received an order for 200 electric ES-19 planes. The 19-seat aircraft…
Bye announces launch customers of eFlier 800
Bye Aerospace announced that Jet It and JetClub are going to become launch customers for the company’s eFlier…
Future with eVTOL: Virgin Atlantic & American Airlines order 400 electric plane
A British air carrier Virgin Atlantic and the American air carrier American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) signed two separate…
Rolls-Royce completes world’s fastest all-electric plane testing
Rolls-Royce has completed tests of its world’s faster all-electric aircraft on a full-scale replica of the plane’s core…
Tesla’s new batteries get electric aircraft closer to reality?
Electricity-based urban aviation is getting closer to reality as lithium batteries’ energy density increases, new Tesla research suggests.The…
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)/how does it work?
In a recent couple of years (UAVs) have amply demonstrated their value and attractiveness with a wide range…
NASA takes delivery of its first all-electric X-plane
These days NASA is not only preoccupied with the research and development of spacecraft – the agency is…
Rolls Royce joins Widerøe’s electrical aircraft program
Rolls-Royce and Widerøe announced joining forces on a research program that ultimately strives to develop an electrical aircraft…
Harbour Air set to become the first all-electric airline in the world
Harbour Air set to become the first all-electric airlineWe just recently discussed that your next flight will be…