The Eviation Alice and the all-electric commuter airplane that actually flew
The Eviation Alice is the largest all-electric airplane to have flown, targeting commuter routes under 250 nautical miles with dramatic cost savings.
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Heart Aerospace and the thirty-seat hybrid-electric airliner being built in Sweden
Heart Aerospace's ES-30 hybrid-electric airliner targets the abandoned regional turboprop market with a pragmatic series-hybrid design.
VectorElectra Aero and the blown-lift eSTOL that turns a parking lot into a runway
Electra Aero's blown-lift eSTOL design could unlock thousands of underused airports for regional service by 2030.
VectorThe Eviation Alice and the all-electric commuter that finally left the ground
The Eviation Alice is an all-electric commuter aircraft with real flights, real customers, and a credible path to FAA certification by the late 2020s.
VectorEviation Alice and the all-electric commuter airplane that finally left the ground
Eviation's Alice is a nine-passenger all-electric commuter airplane targeting short regional routes with dramatically lower operating costs.
VectorHeart Aerospace and the ES-thirty hybrid-electric regional airliner being built in Sweden
Heart Aerospace's ES-30 hybrid-electric airliner could cut regional airline fuel costs by up to 70% with entry into service targeted around 2028-2029.
VectorZeroAvia and the hydrogen-electric powertrain that wants to replace jet fuel without waiting for better batteries
ZeroAvia is building a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain to replace turboprop engines on regional aircraft with zero in-flight emissions.
VectorWhy the Airbus A two twenty is becoming North America's most profitable narrowbody
The Airbus A220 is reshaping North American regional aviation by profitably serving routes too large for regional jets but too small for traditional narrowbodies.
TowerThe Eviation Alice and the all-electric commuter airplane that finally left the ground
The Eviation Alice is the most credible all-electric commuter airplane to fly, but physics and infrastructure challenges remain formidable.
VectorZeroAvia and the hydrogen-electric powertrain that could kill kerosene on regional routes
ZeroAvia's hydrogen fuel cell powertrain aims to replace turbines on regional aircraft, but infrastructure gaps may matter more than engineering.
VectorElectra Aero and the blown-lift hybrid that skips the runway problem every other electric airplane ignores
Electra Aero's hybrid-electric blown-lift aircraft could revolutionize regional aviation by operating from runways under 150 feet.
VectorThe Airbus A two twenty and the jet that is rewriting short-haul economics
The Airbus A220 is reshaping short-haul airline economics by filling the gap between regional jets and larger narrowbodies.
TowerHeart 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.
VectorATR and the turboprop's quiet dominance of regional air travel
ATR dominates the turboprop regional market with 75% share, and rising fuel costs and sustainability mandates are making its case stronger than ever.
TowerAmerican Airlines' America250 livery and why a Brazilian-built Embraer carries it
American Airlines chose a Brazilian-built Embraer E175 for its America250 livery — and the reasoning is smarter than the critics think.
TowerHeart Aerospace and the ES-30 hybrid-electric regional airliner that could quietly replace your fifty-seat turboprop
Heart Aerospace's ES-30 hybrid-electric airliner offers three operating modes and could replace aging turboprops by 2028.
VectorZeroAvia and the hydrogen-electric powertrain that wants to eliminate jet fuel from regional aviation
ZeroAvia's hydrogen-electric powertrain could eliminate jet fuel from regional flights, but certification and infrastructure hurdles remain.
VectorElectra dot aero and the blown-lift hybrid that wants to turn any parking lot into an airport
Electra aero's blown-lift hybrid aircraft promises 300-foot takeoffs, 500-mile range, and 70% less fuel than turboprops.
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.
VectorElectra dot aero's EL9 and the return of blown-lift flight
Electra's EL9 combines 1950s blown-lift aerodynamics with modern electric motors to create a 9-seat hybrid that takes off in 150 feet.
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