Radio Hangar explores Electra's EL9 Ultra Short, Blown-Lift eSTOL, and the Hybrid-Electric Nine-Seater That Wants to Take Off in the Length of a Soccer Field.
VectorBeta Technologies posted record Q2 revenue - up to $50M for FY2026 - not from selling aircraft, but from motors, batteries, and open-standard chargers.
TowerBETA Technologies posted a $149 million quarterly loss while more than doubling revenue - here's what that math actually means for electric aviation.
TowerHeart Aerospace's 25,000-pound Heart X1 became the largest battery-electric airplane ever flown - here's what it proves and what it doesn't.
TowerJetZero's blended wing body promises up to 50% less fuel burn, but certification - not aerodynamics - is the real hurdle before it carries passengers.
VectorElixir and Turbotech are certifying a turbine-powered two-seat trainer with EASA and the FAA, targeting a 2030 debut.
TowerRussia's first production MC-21-310 has flown - here's what a fully domestic, sanctions-proof narrowbody really costs in weight, range, and market reach.
TowerJoby's S4 eVTOL flew ~1,400 test flights before its piloted demo - here's why certifying an air taxi is harder than building one.
VectorJetZero has identified ~$3 billion in US financing for its Z4 blended-wing-body factory - a major milestone, but not yet committed capital.
TowerEviation's all-electric Alice flew in 2022, but battery physics - not motors - will decide if it ever carries paying passengers.
VectorThe FAA's Organization Designation Authorization lets Boeing certify its own aircraft - here's what the 737 MAX crashes revealed about how that system failed and what changed.
TowerBoeing has 30+ undelivered 777X jets in storage, built to outdated specs during years of certification delays.
TowerThe Boeing 737 MAX crashes killed 346 people and triggered sweeping FAA certification reforms that changed how all aircraft are approved to fly.
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