Electric Aircraft

The FAA’s action gives the public and industry 30 days to comment and is a significant step in Joby earning certification for its eVTOL. Last week, Joby announced that it would delay the commercial service launch until 2025 because of regulatory hurdles.

Joby Aviation is delaying the commercial service launch of its electric vertical take-off and landing services until 2025, in part because of regulatory hurdles, the company’s founder and CEO JoeBen Bevirt said Thursday.

The German airline plans to use the fleet of all-electric aircraft to launch a sustainable regional airline.

The group helps senators focus on safety, workforce, and other priorities ahead of the FAA’s 2023 reauthorization.

At approximately 7:10 a.m. Eviation Aircraft’s Alice, the largest fully electric aircraft of its kind thus far, climbed into the peach-colored sky. There was a collective holding of breath until the aircraft had moved past the media viewing area and ran out of usable runway as it climbed—then the cheers began.

The surprise announcement on Twitter sparks speculation about what’s behind the decision.

Air Canada and Saab join growing list of backers for Heart Aerospace’s environmentally friendly regional airplane.

United signs a conditional $15 million deal with Eve to buy electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

A test article for the nine-passenger aircraft has been undergoing ground tests at Moses Lake, Washington.

Aerospace and defense company BAE Systems [OTCMKTS: BAESY] is expanding its presence in Austin, Texas, by moving segments of its control and avionics unit to the city.  The move will bring an additional 100 jobs to Austin by 2023. It’s part of BAE’s $150 million investment in Austin, where the company said it would employ […]