Electric Aircraft Developer Eviation Lays Off Most of Staff
Battery-electric aircraft developer has struggled to raise money to fund its regional commuter model, designed for two crew and as many as nine passengers.
Battery-electric aircraft developer has struggled to raise money to fund its regional commuter model, designed for two crew and as many as nine passengers.
Fresh capital will help fund a hybrid vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) model the company is developing.
Aerospace unit builds propulsion, power, cockpit, navigation, and other systems for all kinds of aircraft, from commercial airliners to spaceships.
Manufacturer will first install electric motors for customer Diamond Aircraft’s two-seater before expanding it to larger models.
Governor’s office and Department of Transportation will support a collaboration between Beta Technologies and 47G.
Skyryse, developer of the SkyOS operating system for flight, will work with the military to equip the utility helicopters with automated systems.
With the acquisition of Ferrovial Vertiports, the FBO network will add takeoff and landing infrastructure to complement electrified terminals.
Electric chargers are designed to accommodate any variety of electric aircraft, as well as electric ground vehicles.
All-electric RX4E receives type certification from the country’s civil aviation regulator and is claimed to be first of its kind to be cleared for commercial flight.
Manufacturer has raised an estimated $750 million in private capital from backers including Mercedes-Benz, Honeywell, and Blackrock.