Advanced Electric Propulsion Lab - AEPL at UW

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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 !

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.

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.

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.

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.