Electric Aircraft

As a precursor to expanded programs, air taxi developer Joby Aviation has launched a private pilot ground school for employees and their family members.

t’s only been a few years since the birth of the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) movement, but in 2021, companies were already clearing major hurdles.

Aircraft leasing company to add two more aircraft with option agreements for three more.

The German-based electric aircraft manufacturer is partnering with Saudi Arabia on a planned, eco-friendly region called Neom.

Engineers clock Spirit of Innovation research airplane at 345.4 mph, which would smash the previous mark.

Pilot academies are in the works at major electric, vertical takeoff and landing companies.

This fireside chat recap is from FLYING’s “What’s Next in General Aviation” Virtual Event on Wednesday. FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: MagniX has made significant developments toward the future that lies in making an alternatively powered aircraft viable for key market segments. DETAILS: FLYING’s CEO Craig Fuller shares some time with MagniX’s Roei Ganzarski. SPEAKER: Ganzarski is […]

The aerospace industry is rapidly approaching a technological revolution. Developers are designing, building, and flying electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft with the intent of reducing cost and noise as compared to traditional helicopters. Hundreds of tech companies around the globe are trying to lead the charge on the future of eVTOL vehicles, but […]

Slovenia-based Pipistrel Aircraft has won the Aircraft Design Award from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), for its environmentally friendly Velis Electro. During a virtual award ceremony in August, the AIAA singled out the technical team behind the Velis Electro—a two-seat, prop-driven trainer powered by an electric motor. Accepting the award on behalf […]

Joby Aviation is an early standout in the rapidly evolving air taxi race, according to Morgan Stanley analysts in their first ratings report on the eVTOL developer since it went public in August. Analyst Kristine Liwag initiated the Uber-backed startup with an Overweight rating, meaning Joby’s stock is expected to perform better in the future […]