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Inside the race for sustainable flight: e VTOLs, hybrids, and the future of aviation
16+ hour, 11+ min ago (512+ words) Published on: May 18, 2026 Estimated reading time 14 minutes, 50 seconds. Confronted with this unappetizing math, two big players, Airbus and Textron, the latter the parent of Bell, have effectively withdrawn from the e VTOL sweepstakes. In January 2025, Airbus shelved its decade-old City…...
Ptero Dynamics Developing Hybrid-Electric Transwing VTOL UAS
11+ hour, 15+ min ago (93+ words) Aviation Week Ptero Dynamics Developing Hybrid-Electric Transwing VTOL UAS Cobra Aero's hybrid electric power unit is built around a heavy-fuel piston engine. Graham leads Aviation Week's coverage of technology, focusing on engineering and technology across the aerospace industry, with a…...
K2 Kamikaze UAV, Turkey
20+ hour, 20+ min ago (483+ words) The K2 Kamikaze UAV is the largest platform in its class, with a maximum take-off weight of 800kg. The K2 Kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is a next-generation loitering and strike platform indigenously developed by T'rkiye's Baykar Tech. The system was first unveiled…...
Is Joby Aviation a Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2026?
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (491+ words) Joby Aviation (JOBY 0. 10%) is working toward its goal of entering the electric vertical take-off and landing (e VTOL) industry. The e VTOL industry is only just getting started but packs significant upside potential. Grand View Research estimates that it could…...
Tecnam's P2012 Traveller Piston Twin Aircraft Gets the VIP Interior Touch | AIN
8+ hour, 40+ min ago (107+ words) Tecnam's P2012 Traveller Piston Twin Aircraft Gets the VIP Interior Touch Aviation International News European Spotlight with Aero Friedrichshafen 2026 Otto Aerospace Freezes Phantom 3500 Jet Design Preliminary design review supports goal of super-midsize performance Sarla's e VTOL Aircraft Plans Boosted By Indi…...
Otto Aerospace's Bullet-Shaped Phantom 3500 Jet Passes Key Design Review
12+ hour, 33+ min ago (281+ words) Texas-based Otto Aerospace has completed the initial design review for its Phantom 3500 aircraft, moving the program into production planning and flight testing. The review took place in late February at the company's headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida. Assessments focused on the…...
Otto Aerospace Freezes Design of Phantom 3500 Light Jet | AIN
10+ hour, 15+ min ago (125+ words) Otto Aerospace Freezes Design of Phantom 3500 Light Jet Aviation International News Sarla's e VTOL Aircraft Plans Boosted By Indi Go Investment Venture capital arm of Indian airline says it is not planning e VTOL air taxi services NBAA Releases Business…...
Saha Expo 2026 " Solid Aero introduces Basat Bi fixed wing interceptor drone
13+ hour, 33+ min ago (57+ words) The model seen at Saha Expo was representing the final product, the Basat Bi being ready for production. Farnborough Air Show " 20-24 July MSPO " Kielce " 8-11 September EUDEX " Essen " 22-25 September Future Forces " Prague " 16-18 October Land Forces Australia " Perth " 6-8 October KADEX " Gyeryongdae " 6-10 October…...
Seeds | Ant Group Invests in a Flying Car Company
13+ hour, 44+ min ago (252+ words) Spun out of the Intelligent Aircraft Comprehensive Design Team at Northwestern Polytechnical University's School of Aeronautics, the startup focuses on fully tilting e VTOL technology. It has independently developed the Honghu series, with the full-scale engineering prototype'the Honghu Mark1'rolling off…...