Archer Aviation flew its Midnight aircraft between Salinas and Monterey airports, covering each leg in approximately nine minutes.
Safran Helicopter Engines and AURA AERO signed a definitive TG600 turbogenerator agreement on July 27, 2026, for the hybrid-electric ERA.
The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Certificate to Heart Aerospace for its X1 electric demonstrator, enabling flight testing at Plattsburgh.
Electra announced an $850M manufacturing facility in Springfield, Ohio, to produce the EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft.
Bristow-led consortium secures UK DfT funding for a 2027 electric aircraft demonstration across Scotland's Highlands and Islands.
GE Aerospace, NASA, BETA Technologies, and Boeing achieve world's first hybrid-electric flight above 30,000 feet on a Saab 340B testbed.
NBAA-highlighted research shows hybrid-electric systems could cut emissions on large-cabin bizjets, with certification gaps remaining.
Sora Aviation completed subscale VTOL flight testing for its 30-seat S-1 eVTOL in Wales, targeting a full-scale prototype flight in 2028.
Surf Air Mobility and BETA Technologies begin a 6-8 week ALIA CTOL demo in Hawaii targeting FAA Part 23 certification in early 2027.
Vertical Aerospace completed the first piloted flight of its final full-scale eVTOL prototype on June 5, 2026, ahead of its Critical Design Review.