Electric

Sevenair intends the ES-30 for its routes and expansion plans in Europe.

The commuter aircraft prototype was powered by two magniX magni650 Electric Propulsion Units (EPUs).

The parent company to Aspen Avionics prepares for its public offering.

Canada-based Horizon Aircraft has completed build-out of a half-size prototype of its hybrid electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft dubbed Cavorite X5.

California-based Ampaire Inc. has selected Germany’s RED Aircraft GmbH as the reciprocating supplier for its hybrid-electric Cessna Eco Caravan. Announced at EAA Airventure, the partnership includes RED Aircraft’s AO3 series compression ignition engine, rated to 550 hp, and Ampaire’s electrical system for peak power. RED Aircraft will develop and supply Jet A/sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)-compatible […]

French OEM still waits for FAA certification on the TBM 960.

Diamond Aircraft and Safran Electrical & Power have announced an agreement to provide an electric motor for the all-electric eDA40 training aircraft. The companies propose that the aircraft will be the first FAA Part 23 certified electric aircraft with DC fast charging, capable of fully recharging within 20 minutes. According to Diamond, the total flight […]

HY4 becomes the first hydrogen-electric passenger aircraft to fly above 7,000 feet and complete a flight between two major airports.

A U.S. Air Force pilot recently successfully flew an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft during remote pilot in control (rPIC) training, marking the first government flight of a remotely piloted eVTOL, the Air Force said.  “A crucial thing that the RC controller allows you to do that a completely unmanned or a completely […]

The DS-2C joins the CD2 Seastar twin turboprop in the company’s return to the flying boat scene.