Electric aircraft

JetClub flies into a sustainable future with Bye Aerospace 'eFlyer 800' electric aircraft

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Electric aircraft, Bye Aerospace, Aircraft, Aviation, Aerospace, Bye Aerospace eFlyer 2, Transport, Bye Aerospace eFlyer 4

JetClub CEO & Co-Founder, Vishal Hiremath commented: "Sustainability is at the core of the JetClub and Jet It philosophy.

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  • JetClub CEO & Co-Founder, Vishal Hiremath commented: "Sustainability is at the core of the JetClub and Jet It philosophy.
  • George Bye, Founder and CEO of Bye Aerospace commented "We have developed an aircraft that meets the needs of our growing global population without compromising the environment.
  • Based at Centennial Airport near Denver, Colorado, Bye Aerospace specializes in the design and manufacture of electric aircraft, including the eFlyer family of aircraft.
  • Bye Aerospace was founded by George E. Bye , who is also the Chairman and CEO.

Volocopter Flies at Paris Air Forum

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Aviation, Aircraft, VTOL aircraft, Human activities, Electric aircraft, Prototypes, Ultralight aircraft, Volocopter, EVTOL, Urban air mobility, Air taxi, BRUCHSAL

PARIS and BRUCHSAL, Germany, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), Volocopter, flew their Volocopter 2X electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft at Le Bourget Airfield during the Paris Air Forum .

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  • PARIS and BRUCHSAL, Germany, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), Volocopter, flew their Volocopter 2X electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft at Le Bourget Airfield during the Paris Air Forum .
  • "The first flight today in Paris highlights Volocopter's commitment to bring air taxi services to this region in time for the 2024 Olympic Games," says Florian Reuter, Volocopter CEO.
  • Volocopter was the first vehicle and operations partner for the launch of the urban air mobility industrial branch in Paris.
  • Volocopter cooperates with partners in infrastructure, operations, and air traffic management to build the ecosystem necessary to 'Bring Urban Air Mobility to Life'.

Volocopter Flies at Paris Air Forum

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Monday, June 21, 2021
Aviation, Aircraft, VTOL aircraft, Human activities, Electric aircraft, Prototypes, Ultralight aircraft, Volocopter, EVTOL, Urban air mobility, Air taxi, BRUCHSAL

PARIS and BRUCHSAL, Germany, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), Volocopter, flew their Volocopter 2X electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft at Le Bourget Airfield during the Paris Air Forum .

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  • PARIS and BRUCHSAL, Germany, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), Volocopter, flew their Volocopter 2X electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft at Le Bourget Airfield during the Paris Air Forum .
  • "The first flight today in Paris highlights Volocopter's commitment to bring air taxi services to this region in time for the 2024 Olympic Games," says Florian Reuter, Volocopter CEO.
  • Volocopter was the first vehicle and operations partner for the launch of the urban air mobility industrial branch in Paris.
  • Volocopter cooperates with partners in infrastructure, operations, and air traffic management to build the ecosystem necessary to 'Bring Urban Air Mobility to Life'.

magniX Unveils Two Optimized-for-Flight Electric Propulsion Units

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
MagniX, Electric aircraft, Everett, Washington

EVERETT, Wash., June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- magniX , the company powering the electric aviation revolution, has officially unveiled the magni350 and magni650 Electric Propulsion Units (EPUs), the latest advancements of the company's market-leading flight-proven EPU product offerings.

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  • EVERETT, Wash., June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- magniX , the company powering the electric aviation revolution, has officially unveiled the magni350 and magni650 Electric Propulsion Units (EPUs), the latest advancements of the company's market-leading flight-proven EPU product offerings.
  • Over the past few years, magniX has been powering commercial-grade electric aircraft such as the eBeaver and the eCaravan.
  • Headquartered in Everett, WA, magniX is on a mission to lead the commercial aerospace and defense industries by providing high performance, reliable and environmentally friendly propulsion solutions.
  • Developed with proprietary technology, magniX offers a range of revolutionary electric propulsion solutions, including motors and power electronics, which produce zero emissions at lower operating costs.

magniX Unveils Two Optimized-for-Flight Electric Propulsion Units

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
MagniX, Electric aircraft, Everett, Washington

EVERETT, Wash., June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- magniX , the company powering the electric aviation revolution, has officially unveiled the magni350 and magni650 Electric Propulsion Units (EPUs), the latest advancements of the company's market-leading flight-proven EPU product offerings.

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  • EVERETT, Wash., June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- magniX , the company powering the electric aviation revolution, has officially unveiled the magni350 and magni650 Electric Propulsion Units (EPUs), the latest advancements of the company's market-leading flight-proven EPU product offerings.
  • Over the past few years, magniX has been powering commercial-grade electric aircraft such as the eBeaver and the eCaravan.
  • Headquartered in Everett, WA, magniX is on a mission to lead the commercial aerospace and defense industries by providing high performance, reliable and environmentally friendly propulsion solutions.
  • Developed with proprietary technology, magniX offers a range of revolutionary electric propulsion solutions, including motors and power electronics, which produce zero emissions at lower operating costs.

EHang Files Annual Report on Form 20-F for Fiscal Year 2020

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Aviation, Urban air mobility, VTOL aircraft, Ehang, Electric aircraft, Prototypes, Human activities, SEC filings, EH, Form 20-F

GUANGZHOU, China, June 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (EHang or the Company), the worlds leading autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology platform company, today announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 15, 2021.

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  • GUANGZHOU, China, June 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (EHang or the Company), the worlds leading autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology platform company, today announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 15, 2021.
  • The annual report can be accessed on the Companys investor relations website at http://ir.ehang.com/ and on the SECs website at https://www.sec.gov/ .
  • The Company will provide a hard copy of its annual report containing the audited consolidated financial statements, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request.
  • EHang provides customers in various industries with AAV products and commercial solutions: air mobility (including passenger transportation and logistics), smart city management, and aerial media solutions.

EHang Sets Up Aerial Emergency Channels to Help Fight Coronavirus in Guangdong, China

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Articles, Aviation, Human activities, Urban air mobility, VTOL aircraft, Electric aircraft, Ehang, Prototypes, EH, Logistics, Quarantine

Starting from June 4, EHang has successively deployed the passenger-grade AAV EHang 216, EHang 216L (logistics model), EHang Falcon B series and Falcon B (logistics) for epidemic prevention and control efforts.

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  • Starting from June 4, EHang has successively deployed the passenger-grade AAV EHang 216, EHang 216L (logistics model), EHang Falcon B series and Falcon B (logistics) for epidemic prevention and control efforts.
  • Tasks covered aerial logistics, emergency transportation, aerial inspections and broadcasting, transporting necessary daily household supplies to residents in the quarantine zones, and implementing urban air mobility (UAM) systems in emergency transportation scenarios.
  • As of today, EHang has been actively involved with epidemic relief and support for 11 days.
  • Watch the video of EHang supporting the coronavirus control and prevention mission: https://www.ehang.com/video/show/392.html
    EHang (Nasdaq: EH) is the world's leading autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology platform company.

Avolon and Vertical Aerospace Announce World’s Largest eVTOL Aircraft Order

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Other Transport, Technology, Air, Other Energy, Transport, Software, Energy, Other Travel, Transportation, Travel, VTOL aircraft, Avolon, Transport, Human activities, Aviation, Vertical Aerospace, EVTOL, Aircraft lease, Aircraft, VTOL, Electric aircraft, Beta Technologies

Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, and Vertical Aerospace (Vertical), the most advanced electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) company in the world, announce a ground-breaking US$2 billion order for up to 500 electric eVTOL aircraft.

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  • Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, and Vertical Aerospace (Vertical), the most advanced electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) company in the world, announce a ground-breaking US$2 billion order for up to 500 electric eVTOL aircraft.
  • Our order with Vertical will also accelerate the inevitable commercial roll-out of zero emissions aircraft.
  • Stephen Fitzpatrick, CEO of Vertical Aerospace, commented: We are delighted to announce this aircraft order with Avolon, one of the leading aircraft lessors in the world.
  • Avolon is the worlds third largest aircraft leasing business with an owned, managed and committed fleet, as of 31 March 2021 of 840 aircraft.

Vertical Aerospace Announces Intention to become Publicly Traded Company via Merger with Broadstone Acquisition Corp.

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
VTOL aircraft, Vertical Aerospace, EVTOL, Aerospace, VTOL, Electric aircraft, Aviation, Aircraft, Human activities

Vertical Aerospace is a leading UK-headquartered engineering and aeronautical business founded in 2016 by energy tech entrepreneur Stephen Fitzpatrick to develop electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

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  • Vertical Aerospace is a leading UK-headquartered engineering and aeronautical business founded in 2016 by energy tech entrepreneur Stephen Fitzpatrick to develop electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
  • Vertical Aerospace Group Ltd. ("Vertical"), a leading UK-headquartered engineering and aeronautical business developing electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has entered into a definitive agreement for a business combination with Broadstone Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: BSN) ("Broadstone"), a special purpose acquisition company.
  • The transaction will result in Vertical becoming a publicly-traded company, with a pro forma equity value of approximately $2.2 billion.
  • Broadstone Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: BSN) was set up by serial entrepreneurs, operators and investors, Hugh Osmond, Edward Hawkes and Marc Jonas.

Electra Unveils First Product Configuration

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Aviation, Aviation and the environment, Human activities, Aviation in the United States, Human behavior, Electric aircraft, Energy conservation, Renewable energy technology, Federal Aviation Regulations

FALLS CHURCH, Va., June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Electra.aero this week unveiled its first commercial product to serve regional air mobility markets.

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  • FALLS CHURCH, Va., June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Electra.aero this week unveiled its first commercial product to serve regional air mobility markets.
  • Electra, founded in 2020, is devoted to sustainable regional air mobility through the development of hybrid-electric aircraft.
  • The company is currently building technology demonstrator aircraft that will validate all relevant product technologies.
  • Electra's commercial aircraft product is planned to be certified in 2026 under Part 23 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.