Posted On: January 5, 2024
The EcoPulse hybrid-electric distributed propulsion aircraft demonstrator, a joint effort from Daher, Safran, and Airbus, recently undertook its first flight of around 100 minutes to test the new technology. ...
Posted On: June 15, 2023
Efficient transportation option to expand electric air commuting options in the Bay Area. ...
Posted On: September 9, 2022
Airline signs purchase agreement for up to 400 eVTOL aircraft from Eve aiming to revolutionize commuter experience in cities around the world. ...
Posted On: August 1, 2022
The appearance marked the European debut for Cora, one of several aerospace decarbonization developments Boeing is involved in. ...
Posted On: June 21, 2022
“This historic flight of an all-electric helicopter with a certifiable electric engine was an important step toward obtaining aircraft certification,” says Tier 1 Engineering President Glen Dromgoole. ...
Posted On: June 2, 2022
The e-motor weighs roughly 8.8 pounds, generates 100 kilowatts, and is designed to meet the stringent size and weight requirements Lilium has specified to meet its performance goals. ...
Posted On: April 28, 2022
Total flight time is expected to be up to 90 minutes as battery technologies evolve, and Diamond expects the eDA40 to reduce operating costs by up to 40% compared to traditional piston aircraft. ...
Posted On: November 9, 2021
Energia is part of Embraer’s Sustainability in Action initiative, through which it’s working with various international entities to develop energy harvesting, storage, and thermal management techniques for sustainable aircraft propulsion. ...
Posted On: October 14, 2021
The fully electric trainer will eventually provide 90 minutes of flight time, Diamond says, and when using fast-charge equipment will allow for a full recharge in 20 minutes or less. ...
Posted On: September 30, 2021
CityAirbus Next-Gen can give four passengers emissions-free transport for up to 50 miles at a cruise speed of nearly 75 mph. ...
Posted On: July 21, 2021
Surf Air Mobility will upgrade the planes with its proprietary hybrid-electric powertrain technology, resulting in a 25% reduction in direct operating costs and 25% cut in carbon emissions. ...
Posted On: January 25, 2021
Consortium members also include Heathrow Airport, London City Airport, NATS, Skyports, Atech, Volocopter, and Vertical Aerospace. ...
Posted On: November 30, 2020
The companies estimate the first test flight of the aircraft, based on the Embraer EMB-203 Ipanema, will take place in 2021. ...
Posted On: July 31, 2018
If Rolls-Royce can follow up on a concept it unveiled at the recent Farnborough International Airshow in mid-July, it could have an EVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) vehicle sky-bound by 2020. ...