hybrid-electric aircraft

Military Aviation News November 10, 2026

U.S. Air Force Partners with Electra for Ultra-STOL Propulsion Testing

Aviation News – Electra Defense has secured a $4.7 million innovative capabilities opening contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory to test and evaluate hybrid-electric…

Saab 340B N399CL BETA Technologies GE Aerospace

Alternative Propulsion, Civilian aviation news November 8, 2026

GE Aerospace and BETA Technologies Complete First Hybrid-Electric-Assisted Takeoff at Commercial Altitudes

Aviation News – GE Aerospace and BETA Technologies successfully completed a hybrid-electric-assisted takeoff using a modified Saab 340B test aircraft in Plattsburgh, New York. This…

Electra el2 demo landing in Charleston SC

Urban Transportation October 27, 2026

Electra EL2 technology demonstrator landed at the Downtown Skyport in Manhattann (Video)

Aviation News – Electra EL2 successfully landed and took off its hybrid-electric Ultra Short aircraft at the Downtown Skyport in Lower Manhattan, marking a historic…

Urban Transportation October 26, 2026

Electra Lands Hybrid-Electric Ultra Short Aircraft at Manhattan Heliport in Historic Flight

Aviation News – Electra successfully landed and took off its hybrid-electric Ultra Short aircraft at the Downtown Skyport in Lower Manhattan, marking what is widely…

General Aviation News October 20, 2026

Electra’s EL2 Hybrid-Electric Aircraft to Conduct Multi-Site Demonstration Flights Across Norway

Aviation News – Bristow Group Inc. has partnered with Electra, airport operator Avinor, and the Civil Aviation Authority of Norway (CAA Norway) to conduct flight…

Alternative Propulsion, Civilian aviation news, Urban Transportation September 24, 2026

Heart Aerospace Unveils Hybrid-Electric ES-36 Regional Aircraft with 100-Unit JSX Order

Aviation News – Swedish hybrid-electric manufacturer Heart Aerospace unveiled its new ES-36 regional aircraft on September 23, 2026, simultaneously securing a major order from U.S….

Alternative Propulsion, Civilian aviation news, Urban Transportation August 7, 2026

UK Operator 2Excel Aviation Eyes Electra’s EL9 Ultra Short Aircraft for Future Fleet Expansion

Aviation News – UK-based 2Excel Aviation has announced plans to evaluate Electra Aero’s EL9 Ultra Short aircraft as a potential fleet addition, seeking a cleaner…

Electra EL9 Ultra Short selected for eIPP Program

Urban Transportation July 11, 2026

Electra Secures Crucial FAA Milestone for EL9 Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Certification

Aviation News – Electra has cleared a major regulatory hurdle after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officially closed the G-1 issue paper for its EL9…

Alternative Propulsion, Civilian aviation news June 3, 2026

Dutch Aviation Startup Maeve Aerospace Collapses Into Bankruptcy After Funding Round Fails

Aviation News – Dutch aircraft developer Maeve Aerospace and its parent company have officially entered bankruptcy after failing to secure a crucial new investment round….

Urban Transportation May 27, 2026

Electra Report Unveils Massive Untapped Market for Direct Hybrid-Electric Regional Air Travel

Aviation News – Electra has released its inaugural Direct Aviation Market Outlook, revealing a massive demand for regional travel that could be revolutionized by ultra-short…

Urban Transportation April 22, 2026

Bristow and Electra Partner to Launch Green Flight Trials in Norway

Aviation News – Bristow Group Inc., Electra, Avinor, and the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority officially signed a contract today to launch a second international test project…

Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Nomad™ Family of Long-Endurance, Runway-Independent Drones

Military Aviation News, Military Drone March 11, 2026

Sikorsky to Test Trio of Next-Gen Autonomous Aircraft in 2026

Aviation News – Sikorsky is accelerating its push into next-generation flight by developing three distinct technology demonstrators, including a hybrid-electric tiltwing and autonomous systems, with…

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