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GE Aerospace hybrid electric aircraft engine

GE Begins Testing Hybrid Aircraft Engine After Years of Anticipation

Company is exploring ‘megawatt-class’ propulsion systems under a contract with NASA.

NASA, Uber Veterans Aim to Reduce S/VTOL Noise to a Whisper

Whisper Aero says its JetFoil enables conventional, short, or vertical takeoff and landing in the same form factor.

Beta Technologies Alia Kyle Clark Sean Duffy

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Lifts Off in Electric Air Taxi

Flight in Beta Technologies’ Alia comes as officials ready for more extensive public demonstrations.

Airhart Is Bringing the Future of the Cockpit to Oshkosh

At EAA AirVenture 2026, Airhart Aeronautics will showcase its context-aware avionics suite, a real customer aircraft, live podcast recordings, and hands-on simulator sessions.

Maeve Aerospace’s Hybrid-Electric Dreams Dashed by Insolvency

Company had partnered with Delta Air Lines, SkyWest, Pratt & Whitney, and other major players.

NASA’s X-59 May Be Days Away From Supersonic Flight

Agency says the experimental, quiet aircraft is expected to break the sound barrier in early June.

New Glenn Explosion: What It Means for Blue Origin and SpaceX

SpaceX resumed operations Friday, but Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket may take more time to return to action.

Orlando electric aircraft vertiport concept plans

Some Airports Have Concerns About Electric Aircraft

Government Accountability Office finds that most facilities are not quite ready for the new entrants.

Regent Viceroy electric seaglider with XXV livery

Southern Airways Express CEO Bets on Electric Seagliders

Stan Little appointed chairman of The Twenty Five, a new platform that offers members luxury coastal travel.

FAA Grounds SpaceX Starship After V3 Debut

Company must now complete a mishap investigation or receive an FAA return to flight determination.