H55 has delivered conforming certifiable battery modules to BRM Aero for the Bristell B23 Energic, a fully electric aircraft aimed at the pilot training market. In aviation certification, conforming hardware refers to components built to the proposed type design—used for official integration testing rather than prototype work. The delivery moves the B23 Energic program into… Read more »
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FAA finalizes special conditions for ZeroAvia’s 600 kW electric aircraft engine
The FAA has published final special conditions for ZeroAvia‘s Model ZA601 electric engine, establishing the bespoke regulatory requirements the company must satisfy to certify its 600 kW propulsion system for commercial use in aircraft. The rule took effect March 18. The ZA601 is an electric motor, controller, and high-voltage electrical system that powers the propulsion… Read more »
Evolito to develop axial-flux motor for electric aircraft wheel taxi system
Evolito says it is collaborating with Airbus, backed by the UK’s Aerospace Technology Institute and Innovate UK, to develop an on-aircraft electric wheel taxi system that lets aircraft taxi with the main engines switched off. The company says the goal is to cut operating costs, noise and emissions, with Project SONATA targeting a 47% reduction… Read more »
Eve Air Mobility selects i-charging as the charger supplier for its electric aircraft
Eve Air Mobility is building an electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft (eVTOL). It has selected i-charging as one of the suppliers of ground support charging equipment. The contract includes equipment supply and technical support throughout the operational life of the eVTOLs. The charger i-charging is developing for Eve will ensure that Eve’s aircraft can… Read more »
Skymark Refuelers introduces 7,000-gallon electric aircraft refueler
Skymark Refuelers has announced the debut of what it said is the largest electric aircraft refueler in the US, the EV Refueler. The 7,000-gallon (26,498-liter) vehicle is designed to support sustainable fueling operations. The EV Refueler “marks a step forward in the electrification of airport ground support equipment,” the company said. The launch customer for… Read more »
Regional airline SkyWest invests in electric aircraft maker Maeve Aerospace
SkyWest, the holding company for SkyWest Airlines, a regional carrier headquartered in St. George, Utah, has taken an equity position in Maeve Aerospace, a Dutch company that designs and develops electric aircraft. “SkyWest is committed to leading our industry forward, and we’re pleased to invest in Maeve as the leading edge of technological, sustainable advancements… Read more »
ZeroAvia achieves FAA milestone for 600 kW electric aircraft propulsion system certification
ZeroAvia has announced it has reached a key milestone toward US certification of its 600 kW electric propulsion system (EPS), following agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on a P-1 Special Conditions Issue Paper. This new step follows the issuance of the G-1 Issue Paper by the FAA in February 2025 and defines the… Read more »
Joby Aviation expands manufacturing capacity, adds new electric aircraft to its fleet
Joby Aviation is developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service. Now the company has announced the expansion of its site in Marina, California, which will double its aircraft production capacity at that location. Joby has also expanded its flight test program, adding a new aircraft to its fleet. Joby designs, builds, and tests its… Read more »
Ethiopian Airlines and Archer to deploy Midnight electric aircraft
Archer Aviation has signed an agreement outlining plans to deploy an initial fleet of its Midnight aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines under Archer’s Launch Edition program, in a deal valued at up to $30 million. The companies will work together to build an air taxi network and explore other use cases, including eco-tourism. Archer plans to… Read more »
H55 completes 104 US landings in Arizona with its electric aircraft
Electric aviation firm H55, a technological spin-off from the Solar Impulse project, has concluded the Arizona segment of its Across USA Tour. Arizona was the third of eight states on the national tour and demonstrated the Bristell B23 Energic aircraft’s performance in high-temperature, high-traffic environments. Over five days, H55 conducted demo flights, static displays and… Read more »