Daher's EcoPulse, a hybrid-electric aircraft demonstrator, recently made stops at Teterboro and Princeton airports as part of its North American tour. The aircraft showcases a distributed propulsion system with six electric propellers integrated into the wings, alongside a traditional turboprop engine. Developed with Safran and Airbus, the

The widely anticipated future of urban air taxis may be further off than expected, according to industry analysis. Experts suggest that electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft will likely first serve roles in cargo, emergency medical transport, and connecting regional airports. Significant hurdles in battery technology, infrastructure development, and

The AI talent firm Micro1 has submitted a formal bid to manage Spirit Airlines' critical data migration, directly challenging tech giant Google for the contract. This project is essential for Spirit following the collapse of its planned merger with JetBlue, which requires the airline to establish its own independent

Chinese eVTOL developer Aerofugia has announced a strategic partnership with German software company SYSGO to advance the avionics for its AE200-100 aircraft. Under the agreement, SYSGO will provide its PikeOS real-time operating system and hypervisor. This collaboration is focused on creating a robust, secure, and certifiable avionics platform.

The 20th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, has concluded with record-breaking attendance, drawing over 800 participants from 35 countries. The event, themed "Paving the Runway for Sustainable Skies," showcased significant advancements in electric aviation technology and growing investor confidence. Key highlights included NASA's

Hybrid-electric aviation company Ampaire has successfully completed a 341-mile demonstration flight of its Eco Caravan aircraft across Utah. The flight from Ogden to St. George showcased the nine-seat aircraft's capability for serving regional routes with significantly lower emissions. This test is part of a series

Boeing is making a strategic investment in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) company Archer Aviation as part of a broader agreement. This deal also resolves a high-profile lawsuit filed by Boeing's subsidiary, Wisk Aero, against Archer. For the start-up, the partnership provides crucial funding,

The AI-powered hiring startup Micro1 is officially challenging Google for a critical contract to manage Spirit Airlines' data. This role, known as a "data trustee," was mandated by the Department of Justice following the blocked $3.8 billion merger between JetBlue and Spirit. The selected company

Ampaire has successfully completed a demonstration flight of its hybrid-electric Eco Caravan aircraft across Utah, from Spanish Fork to Ogden. The flight, a first of its kind for the state, showcased the aircraft's compatibility with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This event was conducted in partnership with

Air New Zealand has officially chosen Beta Technologies as a key partner in its Mission Next Gen Aircraft program. The airline will trial Beta's all-electric Alia aircraft, initially in its conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) configuration. This move is a significant step towards the airline's