Hybrid

Safran’s experience with high-voltage systems is expected to help the new aircraft through certification.

The distributed power demonstrated by CORAC-led collaboration between Daher, Safran, and Airbus emerges as a theme in the drive toward a market-ready airplane.

In a letter to DOT and DOE leadership, eVTOL startups, aerospace giants and others made the case for increased government funding.

Aircraft maker plans to benefit from car company’s years of EV experience.

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.

Virginia-based startup Electra.aero says it has secured a key investment from Lockheed Martin as it seeks to develop a hybrid electric, ultra-short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft.

Ascendance Flight Technologies has unveiled the result of three years of research and development: a new hybrid vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft. The French startup company revealed the design of the Atea, a five-seat VTOL scheduled to begin production in 2025.  Designed to fly regionally, Atea will have a range of 400 km with […]

Switzerland’s Dufour Aerospace has unveiled its first commercial, electric, vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft—a tilt-wing design called Aero2.

Honda has announced its entrance into the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) market as part of its new “mobility ecosystem.” Honda’s new aircraft is committed to clean operation through the use of gas turbine hybrid power units, with an estimated range of 249 miles, the company said Thursday. The proposed aircraft will feature decentralized […]