The FAA MOSAIC rule and the week that could reshape what light aircraft are allowed to be
The FAA's MOSAIC rule replaces fixed light sport aircraft limits with performance-based standards, raising the weight ceiling to 3,300 pounds.
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Joby Aviation and the six-rotor tilt aircraft that is closer to FAA certification than you think
Joby Aviation's six-rotor electric tilt aircraft has over 2,000 test flights and is nearing FAA type certification for commercial air taxi service.
VectorHeart Aerospace and the ES-30 regional electric airliner that could rewire short-haul flying
Heart Aerospace's ES-30 hybrid-electric airliner could reshape regional flying with 200 nm battery range and major airline backing.
VectorEviation Alice and the all-electric commuter aircraft that actually flew
Eviation's Alice became the first all-electric commuter aircraft to fly in 2022, but certification and battery limits define its path forward.
VectorBeta Technologies and the electric aircraft company building its own charging network
Beta Technologies is building both an electric aircraft and the charging network to support it, solving aviation's chicken-and-egg problem.
VectorHydrogen fuel cell propulsion and the race to replace avgas
Hydrogen fuel cells may replace avgas in aviation, with flight-tested technology and a realistic timeline stretching from 2029 for regional aircraft to the late 2030s for GA.
VectorJoby Aviation and the eVTOL certification race
Joby Aviation leads the eVTOL certification race with over 70% of FAA requirements complete and a full Part 23 type certificate in sight.
VectorThe current state of electric flight - who is actually flying
A realistic look at who is actually flying electric airplanes today, from certified trainers to eVTOL prototypes.
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