Francis Mangion (M)6d ago

The Orkney News

“These flights prove that electric aviation can support the essential services communities depend on every day.”

Loganair, Royal Mail, and BETA Technologies (NYSE: BETA), a U.S.-based electric aerospace company, have successfully completed the U.K.’s first electric flight demonstration program across Scotland’s regional air network.

April 3, 2026

https://theorkneynews.scot/2026/04/03/these-flights-prove-that-electric-aviation-can-support-the-essential-services-communities-depend-on-every-day/

#BETA_Technologies #Loganair #ElectricPlanes #ElectricAviation #ElectricVehicles #ev

#Scotland #uk

“These flights prove that electric aviation can support the essential services communities depend on every day.”

Loganair, Royal Mail, and BETA Technologies (NYSE: BETA), a U.S.-based electric aerospace company, have successfully completed the U.K.’s first electric flight demonstration program across Sc…

The Orkney News
Rachel BrindleApr 14

Just had a thought of the most useful thing about gas/electric hybrid aircraft motors: if (for piston aircraft: when) the gas engine dies, you at least have partial power until you run out of battery. Potentially enough to get you to a safe(r) landing spot.

That changes the calculus more in favor of hybrid-electric. Probably still not worth the weight, complexity, and financial penalties you’ll be taking on with that. Like, I still wouldn’t do this for my rv-9.

#ElectricAviation

WorlddefensereportJan 21

Russia's United Engine Corporation (UEC)has unveiled a 500 kW hybrid power plant for drones at the UMEX 2026 international exhibition in Abu Dhabi.

http://defensemirror.com/news/40921/Russian_UEC_Demos_Hybrid_UAV_Engine_at_UMEX_exhibition

#UEC #Rostec #UMEX2026 #AbuDhabi #HybridEngine #HybridPowerPlant #AviationTechnology
#AircraftEngines #ElectricAviation #HybridAviation #UAV

Russian UEC Demos Hybrid UAV Engine at UMEX exhibition

The hybrid power plant was developed by UEC-Klimov and is based on the VK-650V helicopter engine.

Aerobuzz / JumpSeatJan 19

Beyond Aero a mené à bien sa première campagne d’essais en soufflerie, confirmant les hypothèses aérodynamiques de son architecture d’avion hydrogène-électrique, et en particulier l’intégration de réservoirs d’hydrogène gazeux externes. Cette campagne de cinq semaines a été conduite chez DNW (Pays-Bas) sur un modèle à l’échelle 1:8. #Aéronautique #Hydrogène #AviationDurable #ElectricAviation #BusinessAviation #Soufflerie #BeyondAero

https://www.aerobuzz.fr/breves-industrie/beyond-aero-valide-laerodynamique-de-son-avion-hydrogene-electrique/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Beyond Aero valide l’aérodynamique de son avion hydrogène électrique - Aerobuzz

Beyond Aero, la startup aéronautique toulousaine, a annoncé avoir bouclé une première campagne d’essais en soufflerie. L’objectif était de valider l’aérodynamique de son futur avion d’affaires hydrogène électrique. Ces essais ont été menés durant cinq semaines à l’automne 2025 aux German-Dutch Wind Tunnels (DNW) de Marknesse (Pays-Bas). Outre la validation théorique de la partie aérodynamisme

Aerobuzz
Francis Mangion (M)Jan 8

Electric Aviation - "Jetson One vs Chinese Options." #JetsonOne #eVTOL #FlyingCar #DroneTech #ElectricAviation #FutureTech #ElectricPlanes #ElectricCars #ev

https://youtu.be/-AhB6T9nvpg?si=uG6m9_ZTnl9U16oD

Jetson One Vs Chinese Options #JetsonONE #eVTOL #FlyingCar #DroneTech #ElectricAviation #FutureTech

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Rachel BrindleDec 11

I finished and released a new video on the state of electric aviation! It’s been a labor of love for the past 4 months, and I hope you all enjoy it!

https://youtu.be/95JWx3O5sGE

If you’d like read this rather than watch a 24 minute video, I have the transcript up at https://knowledge.rachelbrindle.com/videos/electric-aviation-viability/index.html

#aviation #avgeek #ElectricAviation #SustainableAviation

When Will We Have Electric Planes?

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Elan HeadDec 10

Check out #Valo, the new #eVTOL model revealed today by UK-based #VerticalAerospace. I wrote about the significance of the unveiling for the company earlier this week: https://theaircurrent.com/industry-strategy/vertical-aerospace-stock-market-evtol-fundraising/

#aviation #electricaviation

Elan HeadDec 9
Everyone loves an underdog… until it’s time to invest in one. As #VerticalAerospace prepares to unveil its new #eVTOL design this week, I wrote about the company’s complicated relationship with the stock market and how its weak balance sheet has been a drag on both its share price and fundraising. #aviation #electricaviation https://theaircurrent.com/industry-strategy/vertical-aerospace-stock-market-evtol-fundraising/
Vertical Aerospace wants the stock market to take it seriously

Data-driven reporting and analysis on the strategy and technology of flying.

The Air Current
Elan HeadDec 5
Why would #eVTOL developer #EveAirMobility tap a competitor, #BetaTechnologies, for a critical component? The short answer is that Beta has the electric motors Eve needs. I spoke with Eve's CTO and Beta's CEO to unpack the rationale and strategy behind the deal. #aviation #electricaviation https://theaircurrent.com/industry-strategy/eve-competitor-beta-evtol-pusher-motors/
Why Eve turned to a competitor for its eVTOL pusher motors

Data-driven reporting and analysis on the strategy and technology of flying.

The Air Current
Yonhap Infomax NewsDec 5
Beta Technologies, the US electric aviation firm, posted a 187% year-on-year revenue jump in Q3, but net losses widened sharply after its IPO, with shares showing resilience in after-hours trading.
#YonhapInfomax #BetaTechnologies #Revenue #NetLoss #IPO #ElectricAviation #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=94076
Beta Reports 187% YoY Revenue Surge in Q3—First Earnings Since IPO

Beta Technologies, the US electric aviation firm, posted a 187% year-on-year revenue jump in Q3, but net losses widened sharply after its IPO, with shares showing resilience in after-hours trading.

Yonhap Infomax