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Wright tests its 2-megawatt electric engines for passenger planes – TechCrunchJust like the automotive industry, aerospace has its sights set on going electric — but flying with battery-powered engines is a tougher proposition than rolling. Wright is among the startups looking to change the math and make electrified flight possible at scales beyond small aircraft — and its 2…

Archer Moves Toward Certification with G-1 Issue Paper from FAA - Aviation TodayArcher Aviation is moving closer to certification by receiving approval for its G-1 issue paper from the FAA, a critical milestone for the eVTOL-maker.

EASA approves Skycharge solution - electrive.comThe Skycharge solution developed by Green Motion and Pipistrel was recently approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as the world’s first OEM-independent electric aircraft charging station. Slovenian aircraft manufacturer Pipistrel and Swiss charging station provider Green Motion had a…

GE Extends FAA Sustainable Aviation PartnershipGE Aviation and the FAA are partnering on the development of noise- and emission-reducing technologies for aircraft engines.

NASA Innovations to Help United States Meet Sustainable Aviation Goals to Reduce Carbon EmissionsNASA Administrator Bill Nelson joined the federal government and industry leaders Thursday at a White House event highlighting sustainable aviation and the administration’s focus on medium- and long-term goals to combat climate change.

Press announcement – Reykjavik Flight Academy - Bye AerospaceReykjavik Flight Academy has entered into an agreement for the purchase of three all-electric eFlyer training aircraft. With the purchase, the school breaks new ground in the history of flight instruction in Iceland, where for the first time students will be offered instruction on aircraft that run …

FAA Awards $766 million to Build Safer, More Sustainable AirportsThrough the Department of Transportation, the FAA has awarded more than $766 million in grants aimed at building safer, more sustainable, and more accessible airports across the United States.

Archer Moves Forward With Plans to Go PublicElectric air taxi developer Archer Aviation says it is moving forward with a planned merger next month that will take it public amid an ongoing legal dispute with rival Wisk Aero.

Embraer goes green on multiple frontsBrazilian airframer Embraer made a flurry of announcements in August signaling major commitments to reducing aviation pollution including an electric airplane’s first flight.

Florida Institute of Technology becomes first US university to operate an electric aircraft | Aerospace Testing InternationalThe Florida Institute of Technology has purchased and is operating Pipistrel’s Velis Electro electric aircraft

PARK CITY, Utah, Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Panhwar Jet has designed and is currently building the world's first all-electric, self-charging luxury business aircraft. The groundbreaking, self-charging technology brings major disruptive innovation to the electric aircraft industry. Current battery density does not allow most electric aircraft to fly beyond two hours total flight time. However, the self-charging technology created by engineers at Panhwar Jet will allow the aircraft to fly up to 12 hours without touching down. Panhwar Jet's patented technology ...

Airbus & Sustainability - What The Future HoldsAirbus has been showing its determination to research and develop modern technologies to enable zero-emission aircraft. The manufacturer…

Russia Aims to Debut on the eVTOL Market, Unveils Future Hybrid Aircraft EngineThe recent MAKS-2021 International Aviation and Space Salon was a very important event for the Russian aviation. Not only did it mark the official unveiling of the much-anticipated Checkmate, but it was also the perfect setting for showcasing the country’s advancements in aircraft engine development…

Autonomous cargo drone startup Elroy Air lands $40M Series A – TechCrunchElroy Air has raised a $40 million Series A, including financing from Lockheed Martin’s venture capital arm, to ramp up the building, testing and validation of its inaugural autonomous cargo drone. The funding round saw participation from Marlinspike Capital and Prosperity7, as well as existing inv…

Target True Zero Initiative Launches To Achieve Zero Emissions AviationLaunched by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and joined by a number of leading aviation industry partners, the Target True Zero initiative will identify ways to accelerate zero-emission aviation by leveraging electric and hydrogen technologies.

Why Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is still bullish on flying carsThe ride-hailing giant sold its flying car business to Joby, but has acquired an equity stake in the firm

British Air Force aims to be world’s first service with certified zero-carbon aircraftIf the program goes as planned, Britain could have their first zero-carbon platform flying by around 2027.

The Hybrid-Electric Plane That Will Switch From Passenger to Cargo In 15 MinutesFaradair, a United Kingdom-based startup, is developing a multi-role hybrid-electric plane that brings quiet propulsion with a carbon-neutral…

Bye Aerospace Lays Out Its Aggressive Aircraft Development Agenda - AVwebGeorge Bye of Bye Aerospace delivered an update at EAA AirVenture 2021 on the company’s three ongoing eFlyer electric aircraft projects: the two-place eFlyer 2, four-place eFlyer 4 and the very ambitious eight-seat eFlyer 800 twin. The eFlyer 2 has been flying for four years and has gone through mul…

Avfuel Corporation on GAMI's G100UL STC.?Earlier today, GAMI announced the FAA approved Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) authorizing use of its G100UL high-octane unleaded avgas. GAMI elected to follow the well-established FAA Approved Model List (AML) STC process whereby the FAA issues the initial STCs with an AML of specific aircraft and engines, and then progressively expands the scope of that AML based on additional testing and data. These new STCs represent the initial major milestone for bringing G100UL avgas to market across North America. As the Approved Model List for these STCs expands over the next several quarters, it will provide the functional equivalent of a fleet-wide certification for spark ignition piston powered aircraft and engines to operate on G100UL avgas. While GAMI keeps its focus on expanding the AML...

Cape Air Prepares To Operate Eviation’s Alice Electric CommuterThe New England-based regional airline sees strong benefits from electric aircraft services but admits the business case for the switch is not yet proven.

New study shows travelers could choose flights based on carbon emissionsWould you travel differently if you knew the footprint you were leaving behind?

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman to join Joby Aviation’s board along with Google executives - TechStoryJoby Aviation is an electric air taxi startup that has decided to go public. It’s merging with Reinvent Technology Partners, run by LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman and Zynga founder Mark Pincus.

Surf Air Mobility Bets Big on Hybrid-electric CaravanSurf Air Mobility plans to STC an electric-hybrid powertrain for its newly ordered fleet of Cessna Grand Caravan EXs.

Bye Aerospace Unveils 8-Seat All-electric eFlyer 800 - Bye AerospaceBye Aerospace Unveils 8-Seat All-electric eFlyer 800 Safran to Support Propulsion Design DENVER, Colorado – April 22, 2021 – Bye Aerospace has announced an eight-seat all-electric twin turbo-prop class airplane, the eFlyer 800™, in response to growing demands for regional all-electric airplanes with…

Zero-emission concept aircraft nears reality – Aerospace ManufacturingIn a Q&A session, Glenn Llewellyn, Airbus’ head of zero emissions discusses the company’s new zero-emission Hydrogen ZEROe aircraft concepts and its leading role in the most important transition this industry has ever seen.

GAMA Applauds Introduction of Advanced Air Mobility Legislation in U.S. HouseWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) praised the introduction of the Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act (H.R. 1339) by Representatives Sharice Davids (D-Kansas) and Garret Graves (R-Louisiana) in the U.S. House of Representatives.

PAL-V Flying Car Receives Certification Basis from EASA - Aviation TodayThe European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has given full certification basis to its first flying car, PAL-V’s Liberty, the company announced on Feb. 23. This marks a major step in flying cars becoming commercially available to customers. PAL-V completed 10 years of testing to achieve this ce…

Surf Air Mobility to Acquire Electric Aviation Pioneer AmpaireSurf Air Mobility plans to acquire Ampaire for its hybrid electric powertrain technology. Surf Air Mobility to Acquire Electric Aviation Pioneer AmpaireSurf Air Mobility plans to acquire Ampaire for its hybrid electric powertrain technology. Bye Aerospace Unveils 8-Seat All-electric eFlyer 800 - Bye AerospaceBye Aerospace Unveils 8-Seat All-electric eFlyer 800 Safran to Support Propulsion Design DENVER, Colorado – April 22, 2021 – Bye Aerospace has announced an eight-seat all-electric twin turbo-prop class airplane, the eFlyer 800™, in response to growing demands for regional all-electric airplanes with…

Stunning video shows just how quiet Joby’s eVTOL air taxi will beJoby Aviation has been in semi-stealth mode for so long that this pair of videos released today comes as a real shock. Here’s our first proper look at the world’s most advanced eVTOL air taxi taking off, transitioning to horizontal flight, cruising and landing.