In a landmark decision, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given the nod to Pyka, an Oakland-based manufacturer, permitting its autonomous Pelican sprayer to take to the skies. Michael Norcia, the visionary leading Pyka as its CEO, anticipates a revolution in agriculture, where autonomous electric aircraft could be as common as tractors within half a decade.
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Aug
Aug
The aviation industry, a major player in global CO2 emissions at approximately 2.4 percent, has long grappled with the challenge of going electric. It’s an essential move, considering the escalating need to address climate change. Euronews highlights this global push towards electrification as both a challenge and an opportunity.
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Apr
Apr
Magpie Aviation, a US-based company, is breathing new life into a technique that dates back to World War II, aiming to revolutionize the future of electric air transportation. While electric planes hold great promise, they currently face significant obstacles, such as the limitations of state-of-the-art batteries.
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Apr
Apr
Montavista has started to supply its international customers with the new innovative METARY®EL series of lithium metal batteries, which appear to be more advanced than comparable products in several respects. Firstly, a different anode modification solution to the usual one and secondly, a new flame retardant electrolyte has been used in their production.
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Apr
Apr
Swedish aircraft manufacturer Heart Aerospace is at the forefront of a transportation revolution, having secured hundreds of orders for their electric and hybrid aircraft designed for regional travel. While these aircraft may not boast an abundance of seating, they possess the potential to reshape the way we commute.
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Mar
Mar
Beta Technologies, a trailblazer in the electric aviation industry, has strategically opted to develop a fixed-wing electric aircraft instead of a conventional one, citing the absence of a well-defined regulatory framework. With its eyes set on the Air Taxi project, the US-based firm has spent years perfecting and testing this innovative electric aircraft, which will serve as the foundation for the forthcoming CX300.