Electric Aircraft

NASA’s Bill Nelson takes Electra flight

Bill Nelson is the first US government agency head to fly on a next-generation advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft

Lilium secures new order

Lilium has secured a new order as it moves closer to conducting the first manned flight of its electric jet

Malmö to invest in electric aviation

Airport operator Swedavia is to make Malmö Airport available as a test arena for Heart Aerospace’s ES-30 electric aircraft

WEF calls for eco infrastructure investment

A new WEF report identifies changes required to accommodate clean fuel and urges airports to invest soon in the necessary infrastructure

Eviation partners with Clay Lacy Aviation for all-electric aircraft charging stations

The installation of the infrastructure is a significant milestone in achieving the two companies' shared vision for a sustainable industry

Ampaire begins electric aircraft trials

US tech firm Ampaire, a specialist in hybrid electric aircraft, launches demonstration flights between Exeter and Newquay airports this week

DHL orders 12 electric aircraft from Eviation

While delivery is not expected until 2024, the type will perform its maiden flight later this year

Trio of Dutch airports to begin electric flight trial

The initiative will aid future research, with electric commercial flights expected to commence within the next five years