eSTOL Aircraft Maker Electra Secures New Investment, Signs Air Force Contract
Funding and agreement will speed development and commercialization of the company’s aircraft, which takes off from runways as short as 150 feet.
Funding and agreement will speed development and commercialization of the company’s aircraft, which takes off from runways as short as 150 feet.
The company’s net loss skyrocketed, but its strong cash position and continued certification progress keep it on track for a 2025 launch.
Flying car manufacturer’s A5 can drive like an automobile, take off from the runway like an airplane, or ascend vertically like a helicopter.
The Air Force’s AFWERX division will deploy up to six aircraft for personnel transport, logistics support, rescue operations, and more.
The Boeing-owned eVTOL manufacturer showed off its Generation 5 demonstrator to hundreds of attendees at EAA AirVenture.
The aerospace giant and its urban air mobility subsidiary are set to break ground on a new Brazilian facility near São Paulo.
Company claims to reduce aircraft noise to a whisper while delivering 20 percent greater efficiency than other ducted fan designs.
Ampaire has no plans to build its own aircraft but will inherit Talyn’s intellectual property and Department of Defense agreements.
Soon, helicopters and powered-lift aircraft may be certificated as light sport aircraft, and pilots, instructors, and repairmen may gain new privileges.
Firm connects users with third-party private carriers but is looking to launch an air taxi service with its own aircraft.