In Short : Indian electric aircraft startup ePlane Company has secured a $1 billion deal to supply air ambulances across the country. Their electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, designed for urban mobility, will enhance emergency medical response, particularly in underserved regions. The company has received DGCA certification and plans to complete test flights […]
The Wait For Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Aircraft Just Got Shorter – EQ Mag
The US firm ZeroAvia is one step closer to bringing its zero emission electric aircraft to market, powered by hydrogen fuel cells. The jet-tracking social media account ElonJet has drawn renewed attention to the role of private and corporate aircraft in blurting greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The issue can be an embarrassing one for […]
Rolls-Royce to Invest £80M in Electric Aircraft Energy Storage Development
Rolls-Royce is planning an £80 million investment over the next decade into the development of energy storage systems (ESS) that will enable electric aircraft to fly over 100 miles (160 kilometers) on a single charge. “We are developing a portfolio of energy storage solutions to complement our electrical propulsion systems,” commented Rob Watson, Director of […]
SAS and Airbus to Research Electric Aircraft Infrastructure
The partnership between SAS and Airbus would involve a joint research project where the two companies work together to investigate operational and infrastructural challenges. Scandinavian airline SAS and aircraft maker Airbus said Wednesday they were partnering to research eco-system and infrastructure requirements for hybrid and electric aircraft. The partnership would involve a joint research project […]
