Advanced Electric Propulsion Lab - AEPL at UW

Advanced Electric Propulsion Lab - AEPL at UW Advancing Electric Propulsion for a Cleaner, Sustainable Future in Aviation

The Advanced Electric Propulsion Lab - AEPL at the University of Washington, funded by Wisk Aero, is dedicated to pioneering research in sustainable aviation technologies. AEPL focuses on advancing electric propulsion systems, distributed propulsion architectures and next-generation flight concepts to enable cleaner, quieter, and more efficient air transportation. By bridging cutting-edge research with industry collaboration, AEPL empowers the future of sustainable aerospace innovation.

12/04/2025

Electra.aero has announced the launch of “Electra Defense,” a new business unit focused on meeting defense mission needs, as the company develops the EL-9, a dual-use, nine-passenger hybrid-electric ultra-short takeoff and landing (ultra-STOL) aircraft for the U.S. military.

With the ability to take off and land in spaces as short as 150 feet, Electra’s EL-9 enables access to helicopter-sized areas in austere or remote environments while maintaining the safety, cost, and long-range benefits of a fixed-wing aircraft.

Joby Aviation has started manufacturing propeller blades at its Dayton, Ohio facility, helping the company advance its p...
11/19/2025

Joby Aviation has started manufacturing propeller blades at its Dayton, Ohio facility, helping the company advance its preparations to bring electric air taxis to commercial passenger service.

This development increases Joby Aviation’s internal manufacturing capabilities for a key aircraft component. Production at the Dayton site uses carbon manufacturing processes and a workforce with experience in advanced aerospace manufacturing.

Joby Aviation plans to produce up to 15,000 blades annually, with each aircraft requiring 30 blades. The company anticipates finishing blades that meet US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards in December, with installation on flight test aircraft scheduled for the following year.

It indicated that nearly all materials and components necessary for blade production are sourced within a short distance of the facility.

The company expects that its Dayton facility could eventually support output for up to 500 aircraft per year.

Joby Aviation chief product officer Eric Allison said: “Dayton gives us the resources, talent, and speed to scale one of the most technically demanding parts of our aircraft.

“Joby’s propeller blades are a key part of what makes our aircraft special – central to its low acoustic profile and the result of a decade of complex engineering.”

Joby Aviation is applying manufacturing processes developed alongside Toyota USA in California as part of its approach to integrated production between both states.

The work completed in Ohio will contribute towards Joby Aviation’s type and production certification programmes and provide capacity for future growth.

Joby Aviation announced collaboration with Nvidia to enhance its Superpilot autonomous flight technology using the new Nvidia IGX Thor platform. NVIDIA has also selected Joby as its exclusive aviation launch partner for this platform.

09/25/2025

At Wisk - our development partner, they don’t just step into the future -they leap. With every leap, imagination becomes possibility, ideas evolve into inventions, and innovation propels humanity forward. The unknown transforms into the familiar, and courage speaks louder than fear. Opportunities rise all around, because the sky is no longer the limit. The future begins with their leap, and with yours.

Are you ready to leap into tomorrow?

09/21/2025

Meghan Wright, Production Systems IPT Lead at Wisk, on how they are building critical elements into work on the Generation 6 Aircraft, in partnership with Boeing.

09/19/2025

Wisk’s Iron Bird is a modern, ground-based rig that allows them to integrate and test all of their aircraft's systems—like avionics, flight controls, and power systems—together in a simulated environment.

09/16/2025

Future is here !

Joby Aviation, Inc. , a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, and Uber Technologies, Inc. , the largest rideshare and delivery platform in the world, just announced that they plan to bring air mobility services to the Uber app as soon as next year, 2026 !

Your personal aviation isn't any dream or hypothesis anymore ! Jetson one backed you up soon and it's fully electric ;) ...
09/15/2025

Your personal aviation isn't any dream or hypothesis anymore !
Jetson one backed you up soon and it's fully electric ;) ...

09/09/2025

PteroDynamics is redefining the future of autonomous flight with the groundbreaking Transwing® VTOL UAS aircraft. Unlike anything before it, the Transwing’s unique folding wing design combines the speed, range, and efficiency of a fixed-wing plane with the versatility of a helicopter—unlocking new possibilities for unmanned aerial systems.

09/09/2025

Doroni Aerospace Founder & CEO Doron Merdinger takes you inside the journey of building the H1-X — their next-generation personal eVTOL aircraft — and reveals how Doroni is tackling the real-world challenges of flight safety, design, and mass production.

He breaks down the vision behind Doroni, the technology that sets us apart, and why they believe the H1-X represents the future of how the world moves. From a revolutionary design that solves major industry pain points to smart systems that make flight intuitive and safe — this is your inside look at what’s next.

09/09/2025

AIR has reached a historic moment !

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted an Airworthiness Certificate for the company's latest full-scale prototype.

This approval allows AIR to expand flight testing in U.S. airspace, validating performance, safety, and real-world operability as they are moving closer to making personal electric flight a reality.

In this video, you’ll see highlights from their successful flights in South Florida and learn why this milestone is so significant; not only for AIR, but for the future of Advanced Air Mobility worldwide.

From across the globe to the Sunshine State, AIR continues to break new ground in personal aviation and large-scale eVTOL operations.

Infographic on journey of Airbus in Electric Propulsion since 2010 to 2021
09/04/2025

Infographic on journey of Airbus in Electric Propulsion since 2010 to 2021

09/04/2025

Korean Aircraft Industries (KAI), an aerospace manufacturer controlled by the South Korean government, presented at ADEX 2021 the concept of military trainer Sorigae (Black Kite).

This will be the first military training aircraft, based on Distributed Electric Propulsion technology.

The aircraft intends to replace the KT-1 turboprops in the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) with a 100% electric propulsion proposal.

A video released by KAI describes the plane with four propellers mounted on the wings and the batteries distributed in various parts. With two tandem seats, the Black Kite is 11.6 meters long, 11.2 meters wingspan and 4.7 meters high.

The South Korean airframer says the aircraft will be pressurized and will feature a fully digital cockpit. The total power of the propeller package is estimated at 1,600 hp.

KAI has not disclosed any development plans for the training aircraft, only that it intends to meet future ROKAF requirements. It currently operates 104 KT-1 turboprops, the first South Korean indigenous aircraft.

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