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Korean startup Plana Aero, founded by the guy that led Hyundai/Supernal’s early eVTOL program, has begun work on a new long-range, hybrid-electric VTOL air taxi designed to carry up to seven people about 350 miles (500 km) at speeds up to 217 mph (350 … Continue reading Plana joins the eVTOL race, with unique-looking 7-seat hybrid air taxi
After nailing a remotely piloted eVTOL drag race last year, and successfully completing its 250th test flight recently, Alauda Aeronautics has now announced the winner of its first uncrewed Airspeeder EXA race above the salt flats of South Australia.Co… Continue reading First Airspeeder EXA Series eVTOL race takes off in South Australia
Lilium is celebrating another eVTOL flight testing milestone, with video of its beautiful Phoenix 2 air taxi prototype achieving a full transition from vertical takeoff to wing-borne horizontal flight on both its main wings and canards.Continue Reading… Continue reading Lilium nails full eVTOL transition milestone in new video
After showing off with some extravagant runway wheelies last week, Alice, the “world’s first all-electric commuter aircraft,” lifted off overnight on a historic first flight. It’s another major milestone toward zero-emissions medium-range air travel.Co… Continue reading Wheels up, as the gorgeous, electric Eviation Alice takes flight
After showing off with some extravagant runway wheelies last week, Alice, the “world’s first all-electric commuter aircraft,” lifted off overnight on a historic first flight. It’s another major milestone toward zero-emissions medium-range air travel.Co… Continue reading Wheels up, as the gorgeous, electric Eviation Alice takes flight
The team behind the ADIFO omnidirectional, supersonic flying saucer has designed and prototyped an interesting and unique eVTOL design with an extraordinarily quick and simple method of transitioning between vertical and horizontal flight modes.Continu… Continue reading Innovative “Mad Bat” tail-sitting biplane eVTOL can also use runways
UK company Vertical Aerospace has celebrated the first flight of its spectacular full-scale VX4 eVTOL air taxi prototype, demonstrating its faith in the design by taking the unusual step of putting a pilot on board. It’s due to enter service in 2025.Co… Continue reading Vertical Aerospace begins eVTOL flight tests, with a pilot on board
Regent has released video of its remarkable Seaglider prototype in flight testing. The first machine to combine the efficiency advantages of ground effect and hydrofoiling in a single design, it promises revolutionary speed and range in coastal areas.C… Continue reading Watch the world’s first hydrofoiling ground effect vehicle take off
Israeli startup Eviation introduced its all electric aircraft Alice at the Paris Air Show in 2019, and has been edging toward its first flight ever since. The company has this week taken an important step toward this milestone, breezing through some hi… Continue reading Electric Alice plane tears down the runway in high-speed taxi test
Doroni says it’s just months away from a full-scale, flying prototype of its H1 two-seat personal eVTOL design. Where most in this space build the simplest and cheapest multicopter-style airframes possible, the H1 offers dedicated horizontal thrust, to… Continue reading Doroni opens orders on its H1 personal lift & cruise eVTOL