November 6th, 2019 | by Nicolas Zart
A series of startups and established aviation giants are joining the Dassault Systèmes’ (DS) 3DEXPERIENCE platform family to support their digital engineering initiatives. Adding to the Airbus, Boeing, Bell, Lockheed Martin, and BOOM Supersonic family, electric air mobility pioneer Eviation Aircraft is also coming on board. A few more aviation startups are also using the Dassault platform, such as Joby Aviation and Solar Impulse. Stay tuned, as we will soon reveal even more startups who will use Dassault Systèmes’
November 1st, 2019 | by Nicolas Zart
NASA and Uber are working to tackle the future of our urban air mobility (UAM) needs. The focus is on the future for city transport for both people and packages transported by air
October 27th, 2019 | by Nicolas Zart
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) outdid itself this year. Electric urban air mobility (UAM) was present with new players Jaunt Air Mobility, the fascinating XTI Aircraft, Uber Elevate, Bell, Boeing, and Airbus. What was so special about it this year? It wasn't the timid show of electric UAM shows of the past. Can you say, "They're here...?"
October 18th, 2019 | by Nicolas Zart
There is just not enough time to keep up with urban air mobility (UAM) news these days. Keeping up with the stories is almost impossible. So, here is a roundup of exciting electric UAM news
October 18th, 2019 | by Nicolas Zart
Some big news this week is that Boeing and Porsche have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to look into the "premium" electric vertical takeoff & landing (eVTOL) aircraft market. Porsche says it wants to design a premium eVTOL aircraft and Boeing has aerodynamic expertise — hence the connection. The news introduces a few key turning points with both automakers and aviation. Both of these companies are established players and are feeling the media heat from aviation and road vehicle startups. I’m excited because I've been waiting for the convergence of road and air for the past three years
August 30th, 2019 | by Michael Barnard
We’ll start seeing specific large-impact clear-air turbulence incidents attributed in part to climate change in the coming years, some regions of the globe will have worse impacts than others and newer planes will be better able to ride it out
July 7th, 2019 | by Nicolas Zart
Boeing has been in the news lately and not always for positive reasons, but a new announcement about a partnership [&hellip
May 6th, 2019 | by Nicolas Zart
How many se the rise of electric vertical take-off & landing (eVTOL) aircraft leading the urban air mobility (UAM) of tomorrow? How many see the potential of this new technology
April 18th, 2019 | by Nicolas Zart
Are we witnessing the era of aircraft and automotive convergence nearing? The latest news seems to hint even more at the inevitable prospect of vehicles that can drive and fly ushering us into an era of urban air mobility (UAM) with electric vertical take-off & landing (eVTOL) aircraft
April 10th, 2019 | by Nicolas Zart
Uber Elevate means business when it comes to electric vertical take-off & landing (eVTOL) urban air mobility (UAM) solutions. Recently, Uber Elevate quoted that eVTOL air miles would cost the same as what Uber charges on the road. And with Airbus UAM's outlook that the market will be around $50 billion by 2030, the company surely wants to make sure it is part of the equation
February 11th, 2019 | by Nicolas Zart
The future of our urban air mobility means better management and coordination of air traffic. The Airbus Altiscope Blueprint takes a deep dive into how eVTOL aircraft, electric helicopters, electric airplanes, and new personal air mobility platforms will share our airspace
February 10th, 2019 | by Nicolas Zart
Welcome to our new weekly #CleanTechnica video recap of some of our favorite stories of the week. In this new feature, Alex Guberman from "E for Electric" and I provide our opinions on hot news from our decade+ of experience with electric vehicles
February 9th, 2019 | by Nicolas Zart
I'm always surprised talking about electric vertical take-off & landing (eVTOL) aircraft technology at a party. Most people think electric urban air mobility (eUAM) won't happen for a decade. Apart from the sad fact I talk about such things at parties, their reaction is puzzling. While most people think eVTOL aircraft won't happen for a long time, that is a serious underestimation. Many aviation heavy-hitters and startups are already testing them. Heck, you can even buy one now
January 25th, 2019 | by Nicolas Zart
Boeing and Airbus are waging a serious war in the personal air transportation industry that is budding. Boeing just completed its first successful take-off and landing with its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi. It also calls this aircraft a "personal air vehicle," or
August 15th, 2018 | by Nicolas Zart
Electric flight is knocking at the door of every aerospace industry. But contrary to land-bound electric vehicles (EV), electric aircraft come in more shapes and forms. Electric air mobility is already getting off the ground, and much more is coming together right now as I write this
July 30th, 2018 | by Nicolas Zart
There isn't a week that goes by without an electric aviation news release. Air giants Boeing & AJAX are making sure they don't miss the headlines as they work together
July 17th, 2018 | by Nicolas Zart
Air mobility is the topic of the day at the Farnborough International Airshow. Rolls-Royce is there too, showing what it has in mind for an air taxi concept using today's technology
May 7th, 2018 | by Nicolas Zart
The future of electric aviation seems so far off and yet so very close that I think the only possible similarity would be to compare it to the electric vehicle (EV) rebirth of 2008. But just as back then, how many get the importance of electric aviation and its most urgent breakthroughs
February 23rd, 2018 | by Nicolas Zart
About three months ago, we reported that Airbus was moving ahead with its electric aircraft project called Vahana. The company announced more good news after the procedural test flight a few weeks ago.
February 9th, 2018 | by Matt Pressman
Much has been written about Elon Musk's use of the scientific method and first principles thinking. Oftentimes, Musk is pigeon-holed as a hyper-logical, robotic decision maker. Not true. It's a misperception that doesn't align with Musk's real-world experience at his companies, SpaceX and Tesla. In contrast, Elon Musk displays a boldly wild imagination and high tolerance for risk
