Deployment of electric aircraft in the U.S. has become a challenge beyond the mere prototyping stage. It is now a question ...

Agency closed manufacturer's G-1 issue paper, giving it roadmap for certifying flagship EL9.

The first commuter aircraft, powered by super-efficient hybrid-electric propulsion systems, could be taking their first paying passengers sometime in 2027. Part 3 provides an engineer’s-eye ...

Bristell’s sporty Energic is one of several electrically powered aircraft that promise to usher in a new era of affordable, environmentally friendly flying. Its power plant, supplied by H55, is based ...

The deal with a company owned by Embraer gives Beta Technologies an additional source of revenue as it develops its own electric aircraft. By Niraj Chokshi Two companies racing to develop electric ...

A Collins Aerospace engineer from Solihull, England inspects an electrical distribution panel used to increase DC voltages on aircraft. "I don't believe it's a question of if, but where on the ...

Airports have hesitated to invest, certification challenges remain. Regulatory, commercial and operational hurdles leave unclear when in-development electric and hybrid-electric aircraft might ...

As aircraft become more complex, managing heat in sensitive avionics systems has never been more critical. The rapid expansion of electronic systems in modern aircraft, from flight control units to ...

Electric aircraft, such as EAA Chapter 406's eXenos and Pivotal's BlackFly, are making aviation simpler to learn and more accessible for both new and experienced pilots. Early adopters highlight the ...

Vector Robotics has completed a milestone 24-hour, 5-minute continuous electric flight with a small 3.1 kg UAV. Proving that persistent aerial coverage doesn’t require massive, noisy, ...