UrbanV and JAC Announce AAM Partnership in Japan
The June 12, 2026 agreement names UrbanV as strategic technical partner for Tokyo Metropolitan Area vertiport development under a long-term cooperation framework.
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Electric Aviation
Latest news on electric aircraft, eVTOLs, sustainable aviation tech, and developments in electric-powered flight.
Electra Unveils Turbo-Electric Airliner Concept for NASA
The design incorporates a double-bubble fuselage and electric tail fans to achieve up to 17 percent efficiency gains for aircraft carrying more than 100 passengers.
Strathclyde Demonstrates 100 kW Superconducting Aviation Motor
The axial-flux prototype reaches 15 kW/kg at 20 K under the Airbus ZEST1 programme for zero-emission electric flight.
China Delivers First Homegrown eVTOL Electric Engine
The AEE25 engine achieves record torque density to power TCab Tech's E20 tilt-rotor aircraft and advances certification for China's low-altitude economy.
SAE Publishes Study on Battery Electric Aircraft Propulsion
Infosys researchers detail energy density shortfalls and technology readiness rankings for hybrid and all-electric aviation systems in a paper scheduled for AeroCON 2026 in Bangalore.
EVIO and Molicel Partner on Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Batteries
The memorandum targets high-energy-density lithium-ion cells for the 76-seat EVIO 810 backed by conditional orders for 450 aircraft.
Joby eVTOL Completes JFK to Manhattan Point-to-Point Flights
Demonstrations conducted from April 23 to May 1 highlight federal integration efforts, though full certification is required before public operations commence.
Electra EL2 Completes First Urban Ultra-Short Flight in Charleston
The hybrid-electric demonstrator achieved takeoff and landing in 150 feet from the Columbus Street Terminal pier on May 28, 2026, during the CAPA Airline Leader Summit.