electric propulsion

Increasing annual production rate to 24 air taxis moves company closer to its envisioned electric aerial ridesharing service.

Nonbinding preorder placed for 100 MagLev Aero HyperDrive propulsion systems.

Flight testing of the electric propulsion developer’s contested logistics concepts is expected to begin in 2027.

Manufacturer will first install electric motors for customer Diamond Aircraft’s two-seater before expanding it to larger models.

The manufacturer of the seven-seat Lilium Jet begins to install a serial production line for the aircraft’s electric propulsion system, which powers 36 electric ducted fans.

The National Aeronautic Association has named four finalists for the 2023 Collier Trophy. The winner will be selected in March in Washington, D.C.

The approval defines how Joby will demonstrate its electric propulsion system complies with FAA regulations.

Airbus and several partners are studying hydrogen infrastructure at airports, while Cranfield Aerospace Solutions and LoganAir aim to launch hydrogen-electric flights by 2027.

The hydrogen-electric propulsion developer raised funds, including from the U.K. Infrastructure Bank, to support certification and scaling of its technology.

The company flew its proprietary hybrid-electric powertrain on a demonstrator powered by biofuel produced from vineyard waste.