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One Century Later, Pulitzer Electric Aircraft Race Revival Date Set

National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence will revive the Pulitzer Trophy after a 100-year hiatus.

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 01:55 PM ET

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The National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence (NAAMCE) at Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (KSGH) in Ohio will host the revived air races in October. [Courtesy: Advanced Air Mobility Institute]

Key Takeaways:

The historic Pulitzer Trophy air races are being revived, exclusively featuring all-electric, zero-emission aircraft to mark a new era in aviation competition.
The inaugural event will take place October 10-13 at Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport in Ohio, chosen for its advanced air mobility facilities and historical ties to the original races.
The competition will involve 24 handpicked teams flying various electric aircraft types (eVTOL, eCTOL, etc.) on a closed course, aiming to celebrate electric aviation and inspire public awareness.

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All-electric air races are coming to Springfield, Ohio, in October in a revival of the Pulitzer Trophy, which for a few years during the 1920s was the Indianapolis 500 of aviation.

The original Pulitzer air races were largely Army-Navy showdowns featuring cutting-edge aircraft (by early 20th-century standards). In its new form, the event will feature only zero-emission, electric aircraft and be open to the public.

Jack Daleo

Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.