ConnectivityThales and AURA AERO to Develop Connected Avionics Solutions for Regional Aviation AURA AERO signed an agreement this month with Thales to collaborate on the development of a new connected avionics solution for regional aviation. These efforts will help to adapt electric and hybrid…
Air TaxiBlade and BETA Conduct Test Flight of Piloted eVTOL Aircraft This week, Blade Air Mobility and BETA Technologies completed the first test flight of a piloted eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft in the greater New York City area. BETA’s six-passenger…
Electrification and SustainabilityHeart Aerospace Joins Air New Zealand's Mission Next Gen Aircraft Air New Zealand has recently selected Swedish electric aircraft developer Heart Aerospace as another one of its partners for developing a brand-new electric regional airliner. This long-term partnership will allow Heart Aerospace…
Electrification and SustainabilityTrends in Mobility: Electric Aircraft, Drone Delivery, and Autonomous Flight The investment firm UP.Partners just released a report detailing current micro and macro trends in mobility. The “Moving World Report” explores the rapid progress in innovation for the transportation industry. It also…
Air TaxiThe Surprising Market Demand for Regional Air Mobility Despite being on average less than 20 minutes away from a regional airport, most Americans spend time either driving to their final destination or driving to a large airport to fly on…
Electrification and SustainabilityAerus Signs Letter of Intent for 30 Electric Aircraft from Eviation Electric aircraft manufacturer Eviation announced last week that the airline Aerus signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for 30 commuter aircraft. Aerus, a regional airline in Mexico, plans to serve communities in…
Electrification and SustainabilityChallenges and Opportunities for Electric Aviation As the aviation industry continues to grow, emissions related to aviation also increase. Working towards net zero emissions is a key objective for the industry, and part of that is research and…
Electrification and SustainabilityAmpaire's Hybrid-Electric Grand Caravan Takes Flight Ampaire has achieved a major milestone using a modified Cessna Grand Caravan. The Los Angeles-based electric aircraft developer flew its first hybrid-electric regional aircraft on a 30-minute test flight above southern California…
Electrification and SustainabilityNASA-Funded Research Team Explores Electric Aircraft Development In recent years, the sustainability and environmental impacts of air travel have been brought under intense scrutiny from governments, nonprofits and the public. This has led to aircraft manufacturers and other aviation…
CommercialEviation CEO Shares Updates on All-Electric Aircraft Global Crossing Airlines Group, or GlobalX, recently signed a letter of intent to order 50 all-electric aircraft from manufacturer Eviation. The airline plans to use these aircraft for new routes in Florida,…