Research and development by major companies such as Airbus to develop electric ultralight aircraft such as e-fan is one of the primary driving factors. Rise in global population and demand to ...

Beta Technologies is the latest electric aircraft manufacturer to raise more than $1 billion in funding from investors. The Vermont-based firm on Thursday said it collected more than $300 million ...

More Electric Systems also support the evolution of less-bleed and bleed-less architectures throughout the aircraft. This takes power more efficiently from the engines, and in turn, reduces fuel burn.

South Burlington, Vermont-based Beta Technologies announced it raised $318 million Thursday in a series C round of funding to support the development of its all-electric aircraft. The company ...

Heart Aerospace, the Swedish hybrid-electric aircraft has unveiled its first full-scale demonstrator, marking a major milestone in the development of its regional hybrid-electric aircraft, the ES-30.

Metro Aviation, which operates air ambulance services across the U.S. using a fleet of more than 150 modified helicopters, plans to add electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft to its ...

Lilium in Germany has completed the first systems power-on milestone of its all-electric aircrft as it starts building key prototypes ... This is a test rig that replicates the Lilium Jet’s full ...

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As the aviation industry moves toward a more sustainable future, electric aircraft are emerging as a viable alternative to traditional fuel-powered planes. With advancements in battery technology and ...

The dream of all-electric air transportation is advancing quickly, as Eviation Aircraft has partnered with South Florida-based UrbanLink Air Mobility to supply the company with its new eco-friendly ...