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Electric air travel may be here sooner than expected with Rolls-Royce’s first electric plane

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    Spirit of Innovation, Rolls-Royce’s first electric plane, is finally ready for the skies. The first flight of Rolls-Royce’s revolutionary Spirit of Innovation electric aircraft signals a huge step forward in the global transition to cleaner forms of flight. The plane took to the skies propelled by its powerful 400kW (500+hp) electric powertrain with … Read more

eVTOL manufacturer and NASA study the acoustic signature of the Electric Air Taxis

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  Joby, the California-headquartered transportation company developing an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, and NASA Collaborate to measure noise footprint of electric air taxi. NASA’s AAM National Campaign is designed to promote public confidence in emerging aviation markets, such as passenger air taxis, through flight testing in realistic scenarios and data analysis that will … Read more

Butterfly eVTOL is designed to be the most robust and efficient aircraft in its class, but is just a concept

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    A mobility workhorse that produces zero carbon emissions in flight. Amid the rising focus on reducing aviation’s carbon footprint, Overair expects to certify Butterfly with the FAA in 2025. Following certification, Overair will launch commercial operations in targeted US and South Korea markets, where Overair’s strategic partner Hanwha Systems is leading the advanced … Read more

The Euroglider Autonomous Electric Glider is not Waiting For Good Weather

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The Euroglider Autonomous Electric Glider Project Takes Off. The ambition of this glider is to be able to carry out complete instructional flights autonomously without having to wait for favorable aerological conditions and while preserving the environment. The result of an innovative partnership involving the European Association for the Development of Gliding (AEDEVV), Dassault Aviation … Read more

The hybrid approach combines hydrogen power with the benefits of electric power

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  LiquidPiston replaced a traditional go-kart engine with its hybrid-electric X-Engine powered by hydrogen. Zero Emission Engine Technology Is a Reality. According to Alec Shkolnik, CEO and co-founder of LiquidPiston, in the not so distant future, we could see an X-Engine taking hydrogen gas created using energy from solar panels and wind turbines to power … Read more

This is the future of flight: IWC X Airspeeder introduce world’s first racing series for flying electric cars

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    Nothing drives innovation like racing. Take a look at IWC Schaffhausen x Airspeeder flying racecar ushering in a new era of sustainable motorsport. Airspeeder is the world’s first racing series for electric flying cars. The Airspeeder racing series is the brainchild of founder Matt Pearson, who also runs Alauda, the world’s first performance … Read more