First full-scale sea trial goes to plan says Regent co-founder

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Yves Le Marquand

14 Mar 25

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The initial on-water trial of a full-scale sea glider prototype has been a success, according to Mike Klinker, co-founder and chief technical officer at Regent.…

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magniX launches electric engine for helicopters

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Yves Le Marquand

10 Mar 25

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MagniX has launched a new range of electric engines it calls HeliStorm designed for helicopters ranging from light single engine to larger hybrid-electric twin engine…

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Building the backbone of electric flight

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Yves Le Marquand

3 Mar 25

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You will likely have heard of Beta Technologies, but probably not Aerovolt. That said, the unofficial mantra the two companies live by is very similar…

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‘This is not the end of the road’ says former Eviation CEO

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Yves Le Marquand

24 Feb 25

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Eviation Aircraft has laid off the majority of its staff and put a “temporary pause” –something we are fast becoming accustomed to in 2025 – on its…

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BAE expanding Endicott base with laser focus on electrification

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Yves Le Marquand

21 Feb 25

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BAE Systems is set to add a 150,000sqft facility to its existing footprint in Endicott, New York dedicated to commercial aircraft electrification.  At a time…

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Skyports announces projects in Saudi Arabia and UAE

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Yves Le Marquand

12 Feb 25

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Skyports Drone Services has made its first entry into Saudi Arabia through a collaboration with Iot Squared, a joint venture between the country’s Public Investment…

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Wingcopter to begin offering BVLOS surveying

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Yves Le Marquand

11 Feb 25

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German drone manufacturer Wingcopter is expanding beyond cargo drones to include the sale of long-range BVLOS LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) surveying products.  To do…

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Avooma and The AirCraft Company to assess regional routes in UK and Europe

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Yves Le Marquand

6 Feb 25

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Startup carrier Avooma Airlines has partnered with The AirCraft Company to explore using its hybrid-electric aircraft on regional routes across the UK, Ireland and Europe. …

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Honeywell and NXP Semiconductors expand autonomous flight partnership

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Yves Le Marquand

8 Jan 25

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Honeywell and NXP Semiconductors have expanded their partnership focused on developing products for autonomous flight.  Announced at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, the expansion builds…

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Beta Technologies expands charging network by nearly 200% in 2024

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Yves Le Marquand

7 Jan 25

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Beta Technologies installed electric chargers at 30 new sites in 2024, growing its network by almost 200%, the company has reported. The electric aircraft and…

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MagniX completes EPU testing with NASA

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Yves Le Marquand

26 Nov 24

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MagniX has completed testing of its magni650 electric propulsion unit (EPU) at NASA’s Electric Aircraft Testbed (NEAT) in Sandusky, Ohio. According to the company, the…

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What could a new president mean for US batteries?

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Yves Le Marquand

22 Nov 24

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With Donald Trump on his way back to the White House, the US battery industry will be concerned it is set to face another term…

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BETA flies first production CTOL aircraft

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Yves Le Marquand

14 Nov 24

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  BETA Technologies has flown an electric aircraft built on its new production line for the first time. The aircraft, an Alia CTOL, was permitted…

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Whisper unveils first electric ‘tow behind’ leaf blower

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Yves Le Marquand

11 Oct 24

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Whisper Aero unveiled the first electric tow behind blower powered by its proprietary WhisperDrive technology  The blower delivers 250N (newton) performance while operating under 65…

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Eviation receives order from UrbanLink for 10 aircraft

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Yves Le Marquand

2 Oct 24

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UrbanLink Air Mobility has signed a letter of intent (LoI) with Eviation for 10 Alice commuter aircraft, with the option to acquire an additional 10…

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