Swedish manufacturer Heart Aerospace has initiated flight testing for its hybrid-electric aircraft prototype, a significant milestone for the program. The company, which is notably backed by Icelandair, is testing a scaled-down model to validate its core electric propulsion system. The full-scale ES-30 is designed as a

Honeywell Aerospace has been selected to spearhead a major European initiative focused on integrating unmanned cargo drones into the continent's airspace. The project will address the challenges of safely incorporating electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft into existing air traffic management systems. This collaboration aims to

The aviation industry is intensifying efforts to develop hybrid-electric aircraft as stringent climate regulations, particularly from the European Union, draw closer. Companies from startups like VoltAero to giants like Airbus are testing new propulsion systems that combine traditional engines with electric motors. This technology aims to significantly reduce fuel

A significant step towards sustainable aviation is underway as developers target July 2026 for the first test flights of a new hybrid-electric aircraft. The project integrates a conventional gas turbine with an electric motor, aiming to significantly reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions. This innovative powertrain is being developed

GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp has declared that the era of hybrid-electric aviation is imminent, pointing to major company achievements. A key proof point is a recent historic transatlantic flight that successfully demonstrated the new propulsion technology. This milestone is backed by a massive $210 billion backlog for the

Vertical Aerospace has made history at the Farnborough International Airshow by completing the first-ever public transition flight of its full-scale VX4 eVTOL aircraft. The critical maneuver involves shifting from vertical, helicopter-like flight to conventional, wing-borne flight. This successful demonstration, performed by the company's second-

GE Aerospace and NASA have successfully tested a megawatt-class hybrid electric propulsion system. The demonstration took place at NASA's Electric Aircraft Testbed (NEAT) facility. Components were subjected to conditions simulating flight at altitudes above 30,000 feet. This test is a crucial milestone for NASA’s Electrified

Israeli startup Air plans to certify its two-seat Air One eVTOL under the FAA's proposed Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certificates (MOSAIC) rule. This would classify the aircraft as a light-sport aircraft (LSA), offering a faster and less expensive route to market than traditional type certification. The