AURA AERO Secures Permit for New Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Factory in Toulouse AURA AERO obtains building permit for 50,000 sqm AURA Factory in Toulouse to produce hybrid-electric aircraft and drones by 2028.

AURA AERO secures permit for 50,000 sqm AURA Factory at Toulouse-Francazal Airport. Facility to produce hybrid-electric ERA aircraft and drones, creating 1,600+ jobs. Groundbreaking set for late 2026, operations by 2028. #AURAAERO #Toulouse #HybridElectric
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H55 Battery Technology Helps Power Progress of RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator Swiss electric propulsion company’s EASA-validated battery system enabling progress of hybrid-electric demonstrator targeting up to 30% fuel efficiency improvement for regional aircraft SION, Switzerland, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — H55 today announced continued progress developing the 200 kWh Energy Storage System (ESS) for the RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator, since the project achieved the significant milestone of its first full-power system test conducted in June 2025. The demonstrator, led by RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Canada and Collins Aerospace, aims to demonstrate up to 30% improvement in fuel efficiency for regional aircraft through a hybrid-electric propulsion architecture combining an advanced thermal engine, […]

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Collins Aerospace Completes HECATE Project Achieving TRL5 for Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Collins Aerospace completes HECATE project, validating 800V electrical system for hybrid-electric aircraft with TRL5 certification under Clean Aviation initiative.

Collins Aerospace completes HECATE project, reaching TRL5 for hybrid-electric aircraft electrical systems. Phase 2 flight tests start 2028-2029 aiming for 2035 commercial entry. #CollinsAerospace #CleanAviation #HybridElectric
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Sikorsky to Test Trio of Next-Gen Autonomous Aircraft in 2026 Aviation News – Sikorsky is accelerating its push into next-generation flight by developing three distinct technology demonstrators, including a hybrid-electric tiltwing and autonomous systems, with initial flight testing slated to begin in 2026. Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky division is leveraging decades of rotorcraft expertise to bridge the gap between traditional vertical lift and future unmanned capabilities. The development slate includes a hybrid-electric tiltwing (HEX) aircraft, the Nomad 100 rotor-blown-wing, and a specialized unmanned variant of the legendary Black Hawk known as the U-Hawk.

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Electra Named as Inaugural Participant in Department of Transportation’s Advanced Air Mobility Program American aviation pioneer will demonstrate real-world operations of the world’s first hybrid-electric Ultra Short airplane MANASSAS, Va., March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that Virginia-based Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra) is the premier private company participant in the Trump Administration’s inaugural Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing and Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) alongside state partners. The program calls for the formation of public-private partnerships with state and local governments and private sector companies to develop new frameworks and regulations to accelerate the safe deployment of advanced air mobility […]

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RTX Unveils Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator to Revolutionize Regional Aviation Efficiency Aviation News – RTX has successfully advanced its hybrid-electric flight demonstrator program, a project aimed at transforming regional aviation by pairing thermal engines with electric motors to significantly reduce fuel consumption. The project represents a collaborative effort supported by the Canadian federal government, the provincial government of Quebec, and a broad consortium of industry and academic partners. At its core, the initiative showcases RTX’s company-wide commitment to sustainable innovation.

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ATR Launches €340M Clean Aviation Initiative for Hybrid-Electric Aircraft ATR leads a €340 million EU-backed project to develop hybrid-electric regional aircraft reducing CO2 emissions by 30%, targeting 2035 entry.

ATR launches €340M Clean Aviation projects to cut regional aircraft CO2 emissions by 30%. Leading HERACLES and DEMETRA, ATR targets hybrid-electric flight demo by 2030 and commercial entry by 2035. #ATR #CleanAviation #HybridElectric
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Safran Leads OSYRYS Project for Next-Gen Hybrid Regional Aircraft Safran heads OSYRYS consortium to develop onboard electrical systems for hybrid-electric regional aircraft targeting 2035 entry and CO2 reduction.

Safran leads OSYRYS consortium to develop onboard electrical systems for hybrid-electric regional aircraft, aiming for 2035 entry and 30% CO2 reduction. Part of EU Clean Aviation initiative with ATR and Pratt & Whitney Canada. #Safran #CleanAviation #HybridElectric
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Electra Secures U.S. Patents to Protect Hybrid-Electric EL9 Ultra-Short Takeoff Aircraft Aviation News – Electra has secured multiple U.S. patents safeguarding the core technologies behind its hybrid-electric propulsion and flight control architecture, a move that strengthens certification progress for its nine-passenger EL9 Ultra Short aircraft and supports safer, more efficient short-field operations. The newly granted patents protect critical systems that enable the company’s electric blown lift concept, including control logic…

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Electra Secures Additional Patents Protecting its Advanced Hybrid-Electric Architecture for Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing Aircraft Patents safeguard innovations that ensure normalized operations as the company advances certification of its hybrid-electric EL9 aircraft MANASSAS, Va., Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Electra.aero, Inc. (Electra) has been granted a series of U.S. patents that protect core components of its groundbreaking hybrid-electric propulsion and flight control architecture, a system designed to enable Ultra Short takeoff and landing operations while maintaining conventional aircraft performance and safety margins. These patents cover critical elements necessary to deploy electric blown lift practically, advancing the company’s protection of its nine-passenger Ultra Short aircraft. Together, the patents safeguard […]

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MEHAIR Orders Hybrid-Electric Seaplanes From Tidal Flight Aviation News – India’s Maritime Energy Heli Air Services (MEHAIR) has signed a Letter of Intent with U.S.-based Tidal Flight to acquire up to 10 Polaris hybrid-electric seaplanes, marking a major step toward building a cleaner and more scalable water-based aviation network across the country. The agreement, announced on the sidelines of the Singapore Airshow 2026, covers five firm aircraft and five options.

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Bristow Secures First Delivery Slots for Electra’s EL9 Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Aviation News – Bristow Group has secured the earliest delivery positions for Electra’s EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft through a binding pre-delivery payment agreement. The move positions Bristow to lead early commercial operations of a new aircraft class designed to transform regional and point-to-point aviation. Electra and Bristow signed the PDP deposit agreement under commercial aviation industry standards, subject to aircraft certification, converting a long-standing partnership into firm commitments.

#ElectraEL9 #BristowGroup #HybridElectric #RegionalAviation #DirectAviation #SustainableFlight #AirMobility #ElectricAviation #AviationNews #FutureFlight

Horizon Aircraft targets first flight of Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric eVTOL in early 2027 - Air Data News Horizon Aircraft expects the first flight of its Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric eVTOL aircraft to take place in early 2027, following assembly of the first

Horizon Aircraft targets first flight of Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric eVTOL in early 2027 #CavoriteX7 #eVTOL #HorizonAircraft #hybridelectric www.airdatanews.com/horizon-aircraft-targets...

Honda Applies for FAA Exemption for F1 eVTOL Aviation News – Honda has applied to the US Federal Aviation Administration for an exemption to operate its unmanned F1 electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, marking a key bolt-on step in the Japanese manufacturer’s push into advanced air mobility. The application was submitted to the FAA as Honda continues development of the F1, an unmanned hybrid-electric eVTOL aircraft intended to support future air taxi operations.

#Honda #eVTOL #AirTaxi #AdvancedAirMobility #FAA #HybridElectric #UrbanAirMobility #AviationNews #FutureFlight #AutonomousAviation #hondaF1

Vertical Aerospace Completes Final Prototype to Boost Flight Testing Aviation News – Vertical Aerospace has completed its third and final full-scale prototype aircraft, a milestone that will double the company’s flight test capacity as it prepares for piloted testing and public demonstrations in 2026. The UK-based aerospace company confirmed that the new aircraft will begin piloted flight testing after commissioning in January 2026. The prototype mirrors Vertical’s current full-scale test aircraft, which is conducting transition flight tests at the company’s UK Flight Test Centre, with its most recent flight carried out on 19 December.

#VerticalAerospace #AviationNews #eVTOL #ElectricAviation #FlightTesting #HybridElectric #FutureFlight #Aerospace #AdvancedAirMobility #UKAviation

EVIO lance un programme d’avions hybrides électriques - AeroMorning.com EVIO Inc. a fait ses débuts publics aujourd’hui avec le lancement de son avion régional hybride électrique EVIO 810

EVIO mise sur des avions hybrides électriques : voler moins sale devient crédible. Que l’écologie entre dans l’aérien ! aeromorning.com/evio-lance-u... #Space #Science #Innovation #AerospaceEngineering #HybridElectric #GreenAviation

EVIO lance un programme d’avions hybrides électriques ## **EVIO lance un programme d’avions hybrides électriques et obtient 450 engagements d’achat** MONTRÉAL, EVIO Inc. a fait ses débuts publics aujourd’hui avec le lancement de son avion régional hybride électrique EVIO 810, après avoir obtenu des ententes d’achat conditionnelles et des options portant au total sur 450 appareils, dont l’entrée en service est prévue au début des années 2030. EVIO bénéficie d’un investissement et d’un soutien technique de la part de Boeing et collabore avec Pratt & Whitney Canada, une société de RTX, pour développer la technologie de propulsion de l’appareil. EVIO développe depuis plusieurs années un avion de conception entièrement nouvelle, visant le segment de marché des 50 à 100 sièges, offrant un nouveau niveau d’efficacité et de réduction des émissions, ainsi que des capacités uniques en matière de transport de fret et de missions de défense. Les performances et la polyvalence de l’EVIO 810 seront rendues possibles par une architecture de propulsion hybride électrique hautement novatrice. En 2023, EVIO a reçu des ententes d’achat conditionnelles pour 250 de ses avions hybrides électriques de la part de deux compagnies aériennes majeures, avec des options pour 200 appareils supplémentaires. L’entreprise a mûri une architecture hybride électrique rechargeable, ce qui signifie que l’appareil sera capable aussi bien de vols tout électriques que de vols hybrides électriques. « Depuis le premier jour, notre priorité a été d’augmenter la rentabilité des exploitants régionaux et d’offrir une expérience passager exceptionnelle, a déclaré Michael Derman, chef de la direction d’EVIO. Nous avons compris très tôt qu’une architecture hybride électrique rechargeable peut offrir aux compagnies aériennes des gains d’efficacité inégalés, leur permettant de maintenir des réseaux régionaux dynamiques de manière rentable et responsable. » Avec plus de 5 000 avions régionaux – turbopropulseurs et biréacteurs – devant être remplacés au cours des 20 prochaines années, l’entreprise prévoit une demande totale de plus de 7 500 appareils dans cette catégorie au cours des deux prochaines décennies. « Cette collaboration offre une occasion exceptionnelle de faire progresser le potentiel de nouvelles architectures d’avions hybrides électriques, a déclaré Scott McElvaine, vice-président, Ventes et marketing, Pratt & Whitney Canada. Nous mettrons à profit les performances éprouvées et la fiabilité inégalée du moteur PT6E, ainsi que nos décennies d’expérience en innovation dans les technologies de propulsion et l’intégration de systèmes, afin de créer de nouvelles possibilités en matière d’efficacité énergétique des avions et de polyvalence des missions. » « Le développement du nouvel avion hybride électrique d’EVIO et son partenariat avec l’industrie canadienne sont un exemple de l’innovation prometteuse dans le secteur aérospatial du pays, a déclaré Al Meinzinger, président de Boeing Canada. Nous avons hâte de poursuivre notre collaboration avec EVIO alors qu’elle fait progresser cette technologie pour offrir un transport aérien régional plus écoénergétique. » Derman attribue l’approche de conception de rupture de l’entreprise à « une équipe de calibre mondial qui a occupé des rôles clés dans certains des programmes d’avions les plus réussis de l’histoire récente ». L’entreprise est encadrée par un conseil d’administration parmi les chefs de file de l’industrie, qui comprend notamment l’ancien vice-président principal d’Airbus, Rob Dewar, qui a dirigé le développement du programme CSeries/A220, le premier avion monocouloir de conception entièrement nouvelle en plus de 40 ans, ainsi que l’ancien vice-président exécutif de Lockheed Martin, Frank Cappuccio, qui a dirigé l’organisation de la conception avancée Skunk Works de Lockheed Martin et supervisé l’offre gagnante de l’entreprise pour le plus important programme d’avions militaires de l’histoire, le F-35. Au cours des cinq dernières années, environ 2 650 avions régionaux ont été retirés du service en raison de la hausse de leurs coûts d’exploitation et de maintenance, tandis qu’environ 750 nouveaux appareils seulement sont entrés en service, ce qui s’est traduit par une réduction de 27 % de la flotte totale. Malgré cette tendance, on compte 47 000 vols régionaux par jour de moins de 500 milles sur un total de 100 000 vols quotidiens à l’échelle mondiale, selon l’analyse par EVIO des données du fournisseur d’informations sur les voyages OAG. Selon Richard Aboulafia, consultant aérospatial de premier plan chez Aerodynamic Advisory, qui a examiné le programme d’EVIO, « le défi dans le marché régional n’est pas la demande, mais plutôt l’absence de solution moderne et économique. D’après ce que j’ai pu observer lors de l’examen de leur programme, EVIO semble bien positionnée pour bouleverser le marché du court-courrier avec une solution révolutionnaire. » Source: EVIO

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EVIO Unveils 810 Hybrid-Electric Regional Aircraft Securing 450 Pre-Orders AviationNews – Montreal-based aerospace startup EVIO Inc. has officially emerged from stealth mode today, unveiling its clean-sheet EVIO 810, a hybrid-electric regional aircraft designed to transform short-haul connectivity. In a resounding vote of market confidence, the company simultaneously announced it has secured 450 conditional purchase agreements and options from two major undisclosed airlines, signaling strong industry demand for sustainable fleet replacements.

#EVIO #HybridElectric #AviationNews #FutureFlight #SustainableAviation #Aerospace #GreenTech #RegionalTravel #Boeing #CleanSky

EVIO launches 810 hybrid-electric aircraft with 450 pre-orders - Air Data News EVIO Inc. has formally launched its EVIO 810 hybrid-electric regional aircraft program, announcing 450 conditional pre-orders and a planned entry into service

EVIO launches 810 hybrid-electric aircraft with 450 pre-orders #AircraftOrders #Boeing #EVIO #hybridelectric #militaryvariants #Pratt&WhitneyCanada #regionalaviation www.airdatanews.com/evio-810-hybrid-electric...

Electra Files for FAA Certification of EL9 Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Aviation News – Electra seeks FAA approval for hybrid-electric EL9 aircraft Electra has submitted its application to the Federal Aviation Administration for Part 23 type certification of its nine-passenger EL9, a hybrid-electric Ultra Short aircraft designed to serve regional passenger and cargo markets. The move signals a major transition from development to formal regulatory review. Part 23 certification, which covers aircraft with 19 seats or fewer, is the FAA’s pathway for approving smaller commercial aircraft for passenger and freight operations.

#Electra #EL9 #HybridElectric #AviationNews #SustainableAviation #FAA #RegionalAirMobility #ElectricAircraft #CleanAviation #Aerospace

The 2026 #Honda #Prelude is now on sale in #NorthAmerica. The new sports coupe will advance the " #joyofdriving " as the first model to pair the Honda two-motor #hybridelectric powertrain with the high-performance chassis hardware of the iconic #Civic #TypeR. - hondanews.com/en-US/honda-...

Heart Aerospace delays HX-1 demonstrator maiden flight to 2026 - Air Data News Heart Aerospace has postponed the first flight of its HX-1 demonstrator to early 2026, extending the schedule from a previous target of the second quarter of

Heart Aerospace delays HX-1 demonstrator maiden flight to 2026 #flighttest #HeartAerospace #HX1 #hybridelectric www.airdatanews.com/heart-aerospace-delays-h...

Sikorsky launches Nomad drone family with hybrid-electric VTOLs - Air Data News Sikorsky has introduced the Nomad family of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drones, featuring a dual proprotor design and hybrid-electric propulsion for

Sikorsky launches Nomad drone family with hybrid-electric VTOLs #hybridelectric #MATRIX #Nomad #Sikorsky #UAV #VTOL www.airdatanews.com/sikorsky-nomad-vtol-uav-...

Sikorsky Unveils Nomad™ VTOL Aircraft Family Combining Helicopter Versatility with Airplane Speed Aviation News – Sikorsky launches Nomad™ family of autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has revealed its new Nomad™ family of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft, combining the operational flexibility of a helicopter with the range and efficiency of a fixed-wing airplane. The announcement follows the successful demonstration of the company’s rotor blown wing concept less than a year ago, marking a major step in autonomous aerial innovation.

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Arc Boats Secures $160 million Order for Hybrid Electric Tugboats

Arc Boats secured a $160 million deal on Sep 10 2025 to deliver eight hybrid‑electric tugboats, about $20 million each, to Curtin Maritime, with service expected in 2027. Read more: getnews.me/arc-boats-secures-160-mi... #arcboats #hybridelectric

First Quarter Woes: What Do We Make Of Singapore Airlines’ Earnings Miss? The carrier's first-quarter performance was somewhat disappointing for investors. The post First Quarter Woes: What Do We Make Of Singapore Airlines’ Earnings Miss? first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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US Court Sides With Zunum (Again), Reinstating $81M Verdict Against Boeing A long legal battle intensifies as the aerospace giant faces a blow in court. The post US Court Sides With Zunum (Again), Reinstating $81M Verdict Against Boeing first appeared on VibeWire Magazine.

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Elroy Air transitions Chaparral VTOL to wingborne flight Elroy Air’s Chaparral hybrid-electric VTOL drone achieves autonomous transition from vertical takeoff to flight.

Elroy Air, a pioneer in autonomous aerial cargo systems, has marked a major technical milestone with its Chaparral hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) cargo drone.

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« L’hélice a mordu l’air froid » : l’avion hybride-électrique STOL réussit brillamment ses vols de démonstration devant le public - HelloBiz.fr Electra est en train de révolutionner l'aviation avec un nouvel appareil capable de décoller et d'atterrir sur des pistes dix fois plus courtes que celles habituellement requises. Ce prototype, baptis...

L’hélice a mordu l’air froid : l’avion hybride-électrique STOL EL2 d’Electra réussit brillamment ses vols de démonstration devant le public. hellobiz.fr/2025/08/15/l... #Space #Science #Innovation #AerospaceEngineering #ElectraEL2 #HybridElectric #STOL #UrbanAirMobility

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