Electric Aircraft

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.

Historic event finds new life with an agreement between the National Aeronautical Association and Advanced Air Mobility Institute.

Manufacturer, which is developing a short-range, electric VTOL air taxi for up to four passengers, begins for-credit structural testing with the agency.

Air taxi manufacturer and autonomous systems developer partner to develop a hybrid-powered vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft.

New Zealand flag carrier adds a Beta Alia conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) demonstrator to its existing order.

State’s department of transportation creates a coalition of research universities to study a fast-approaching new generation of aircraft.

Space agency contractor Electra is developing hybrid-electric aircraft that require just 150 feet of runway for takeoff and landing.

Agreement sets expectations for Archer’s regional partners, including operators, maintenance providers, and state-backed entities, to launch service as soon as next year.

Heart Aerospace’s Heart X1 demonstrator is the precursor to its 30-seat, hybrid-electric regional airliner, the ES-30.