Sustainable Aviation Project Petitions FAA For Electric Aircraft Exemption
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is slowly warming up to electric aircraft, but regulatory approval takes far too long.
Pipistrel Alpha Electro
Can Uber Elevate Commit to $700/hr eVTOL Flight by 2023?
Can Uber Elevate meet its targets, such as $700/h eVTOL flight and cost parity with road transport?
Sun Flyer 2 Successfully Accomplishes First Test Flight With Siemens Electric Motor
And it’s off to a good start for the Sun Flyer 2 and its Siemens electric motor. The electric airplane (e-plane) successfully accomplished its first test flight with the new electric motor.
eVTOL Aircraft Are Getting Closer To Flying You Than You Can Imagine
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.
The Electric Sun Flyer 2 Completes Successful Maiden Test Flight
We’ve been covering the development of the Sun Flyer electric airplane (e-plane) for quite some time now, and we are happy to report that its successful maiden test flight has been completed at the Centennial Airport near Denver, Colorado.
The Pipistrel Alpha Electro, An Awesome 2-Seat Electric Trainer
The world of electric airplanes is becoming busier and ever more crowded. One airplane we haven’t covered yet is the amazing little Pipistrel Alpha Electro, an awesome 2-seat electric trainer.
