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.

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

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

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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

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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

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

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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.

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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.

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I caught up with Shane Arnott of #Anduril Industries in Dubai last week to discuss the company's new Omen #drone and supplier agreement with #eVTOL developer #ArcherAviation, which has interesting strategy implications for both companies. Full story is online at The Air Current. #aviation #electricaviation #defensetech https://theaircurrent.com/defense/archer-anduril-omen-defense-tech-evtol-investment/
Archer, Anduril deal shows defense tech profiting from eVTOL progress

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#Honda announced its #eVTOL concept four years ago, then the program went into stealth mode. Now Honda R&D is at the #DubaiAirshow to share an update on its progress. Full details in my latest story for The Air Current. #aviation #electricaviation https://theaircurrent.com/aircraft-development/honda-evtol-development-dubai-update/
Honda draws back the curtain on eVTOL development

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