Advanced TechnologyGlobal Avionics Faces Tech Transformation and Rapid Growth Global Avionics Round-Up from Aircraft Value News (AVN) The global avionics industry is undergoing a sweeping transformation, fueled by rapid advances in technology, surging demand for air travel, and aggressive modernization programs…
Air TaxiStatkraft Ventures Invests In Electra’s eSTOL A leading energy transition and climate tech VC fund, Statkraft Ventures, has invested in Electra, the company announced this week. This investment will accelerate the development of Electra’s hybrid-electric short take-off and…
ATM ModernizationHow Airports Can Prepare For Electric Aircraft Engineering firm WSP has taken the lead in assisting airports in the preparations for electric aircraft. With electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles on the horizon, WSP is working closely with…
Electrification and SustainabilityNASA's X-57 Project Completes Important Research for Electric Flight NASA’s X-57 Maxwell experimental all-electric aircraft will conclude aircraft operation in September of this year. Though the X-57 never took flight due to unforeseen complications involving the propulsion system, the program has…
Electrification and SustainabilityElectric Aviation Continues to Progress in 2023 In recent years, the aviation industry has fallen under intense scrutiny for its environmental impact. The industry is heavily dependent on fossil fuels and is also a source of carbon dioxide emissions.…
Electrification and SustainabilityBatteries for Electric Aviation: A Q&A With the CEO of Cuberg Cuberg, a subsidiary of Northvolt, is spearheading a new program to develop high-performance batteries for electric aircraft. Cuberg’s team has worked on developing battery technology for the aviation industry since it was…
Electrification and SustainabilityStartup Aerovy is Developing Software to Manage Electric Aircraft Charging Aerovy Mobility, a startup newly launched by Purdue University graduate students, is developing software that company founders said will help airports and other entities to plan for and manage electric aircraft charging…
Air TaxiEP Systems Enters Strategic Partnership with REGENT A recent announcement from Electric Power Systems included news of a strategic partnership with REGENT. REGENT is developing an all-electric seaglider, while EP Systems is a supplier of electric powertrains, including its…
Air TaxiBETA Opens Engineering Hub in Montreal BETA Technologies announced the opening of an engineering hub in Montreal, Canada, this week. Structural engineering and materials processing will take place at the new location. BETA is developing a fully electric…
Electrification and SustainabilityLockheed Martin Ventures Invests in Electric Motor Company H3X H3X Technologies, a developer and manufacturer of electric motors for aircraft, on Tuesday said it has received an investment from Lockheed Martin’s venture arm to help it accelerate development and commercialization of its…