At least one fixed-base operator (FBO) that is betting on electric air taxis believes the new aircraft will arrive several years after some manufacturers predict. The Government Accountability Office ...

The FAA’s Innovate28 blueprint forecasts 2028 as the year electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis reach operational scale in major U.S. cities, such as Los Angeles. The City of Angels ...

To help accelerate the transition in the electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) industry, the U.S. Transportation ...

The first certified electric aircraft, Pipistrel’s Velis Electro, has received multiple updates based on real-world use. Graham leads Aviation Week's coverage of technology, focusing on engineering ...

On a clear morning in May 2026, a sleek, white aircraft with six tilting rotors lifted off from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport, climbed above the East River, and flew across New York City. There was ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Gaurav Sharma is a London-based analyst who covers energy & ESG. In a bid to reduce its carbon footprint, the global aviation ...

The push for quieter, cleaner skies is not just about engines anymore; it’s also about the brains of the aircraft. As pressure mounts from regulators and society for net-zero aviation, and as airlines ...

ZeroAvia reached a significant milestone with the FAA publishing "special conditions" for its 600-kilowatt electric engine, which clarifies the path to certifying its hydrogen-electric aircraft ...

Electric aircraft startup Lilium is shutting down after failing to raise emergency money from the German government, according to a regulatory filing. The filing comes after a series of setbacks from ...