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EVA Autonomous Air Taxi Has Extended Wings & Can Function As Search & Rescue Aircraft

December 22, 20187 years ago Nicolas Zart 0 Comments

EVA is a new electric air mobility startup we met at LA Automobility 2018. It has a promising electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The eVTOL is small, 100% autonomous, and sports an ingenious configuration. It uses wings that retract when taking off and landing. EVA says it is months away from certifications and from flying the machine.

Safran & Bell Helicopter Collaborating On Future eVTOL Air Taxi

June 26, 20187 years ago Nicolas Zart 0 Comments

Electric aviation has been a nonstop media affair this past year. It is riding on strong tailwinds from the growth and improvement of the electric car and electric bus industries. Overall, 2018 has been a dominant year in the field of electric mobility, after 2017 and prior years laid the foundation. With regard to air travel and aircraft designs, that means getting closer and closer to commercial viability.