Pipistrel will deliver the first 31 Velis Electro to customers in seven countries in 2020.
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eCaravan makes first flight
The first flight is another critical step in the certification of the magni500 propulsion system, enabling future conversions of additional aircraft to magniX’s all-electric propulsion system.
When is a battery not a battery?
“A battery isn’t a battery when it is a supercapacitor,” explains Thin Air Energy founder James Wiebe.
Scandinavian aircraft manufacturer enters race to claim Air Race E title
The Norwegian team is best known for introducing an electric seaplane in 2018.
Department of Energy has $55 million for electric aviation
While initially for commercial aviation, the research from these grants could make its way to general aviation.
e-Beaver makes first flight from Fraser River
Harbour Air intends to build the world’s first completely electric commercial seaplane fleet.
Three teams from US to compete in electric air race
Five other teams comes from the UK, Canada, France, the Netherlands, and Germany.
Electric race plane unveiled
The customized electric motor will enable the plane to race at speeds of around 300 mph, according to race officials.
Electric aircraft await juice jockeys
Batteries are improving in capabilities by about 5% each year.