Flying Taxis? Nah, We're Talking Flying Tanks Now!
Archer Aviation and Anduril, the defense company named after a Tolkien character, are teaming up to build a hybrid VTOL aircraft for the military. An electric dragon? I wish… Electric aviation is quickly making inroads to our military.
Air Taxi? ¡Sí, Por Favor! But Where's My Luggage?
The Integrity, a Spanish-made air taxi that's about to make intercity travel a whole lot more fabulous. Forget cramped airplane seats and questionable airline food, this baby boasts a spacious cabin for up to five passengers plus the pilot.
It's Happening! Flying Cars in Japan! AutoFlight's eVTOL Takes Off
AutoFlight is making waves with its electric flying contraptions. They've got a people-carrying version, a cargo-hauling version, and even a firefighting version. The Jetsons meets Transformers? I'm all for it.
Honda's Hush-Hush Air Taxi: Is it a Bird? Is it a Plane? Nope, it's a Honda!
Honda's hush-hush air taxi project is like the recipe for Coca-Cola or the location of Jimmy Hoffa. But don’t you worry, my dear reader, for I have uncovered some juicy details...
Electric Planes: Are We There Yet? (Spoiler Alert: Not Really)
Electric planes are about as real as my chances of winning a Formula 1 race in a Reliant Robin. But this Swedish mob called Heart Aerospace reckons they've cracked the code with their ES-30. It's a 30-seater electric... thing... that's supposed to fly for a whopping 124 miles. That's enough to get you from Stockholm to... well, not very far, actually. But at least it's got a snazzy name, right?
China's Low-Altitude Economy Taking Off: A Whirlwind of eVTOL Innovation
Someone fired the starting gun on a race to the clouds, and Chinese companies are sprinting to the finish line. Every big name is in on it - everyone wants to bring flying cars to reality. It’s hard to call them cars but still - personal eVTOLs are coming and if you want to be first to try them out, China is the place to do it.
This Electric Plane Thingy... It Actually Flies! And It Ain't Half Bad!
This electric plane thingy...it actually flies! The first flight of BETA Technologies' ALIA eCTOL, a battery-powered marvel that took off like a startled gazelle. No roaring engines, just the quiet hum of electric motors. And the pilot? None other than the company's CEO! Talk about confidence in your product.
SkyDrive's eVTOL Taxi Takes Flight in South Carolina
Air taxis are coming to South Carolina, and I'm not just talking about some fancy airport shuttle. SkyDrive's eVTOL aircraft are about to take off, and they're faster than my grandma on a motorized scooter!
GAC GOVE Ia A Flying Car That Thinks It's a Halo
Remember George Jetson's flying car? Well, it's here! Kinda. The GAC GOVE is a bonkers eVTOL that's part drone, part car, and all awesome. It's like the Jetsons met Transformers, with a dash of Back to the Future thrown in for good measure.
XPeng Aeroht's Flying Car Sees Pre-Orders Soar at Airshow China
Flying cars? XPeng Aeroht's Land Aircraft Carrier is turning heads, but I'll believe it when I see it soaring above my house.
Chinese eVTOL Flies Longer Than Your Attention Span Thanks to Solid-State Battery
Chinese eVTOL flies for 48 mins on a single charge! Solid-state batteries are coming. Soon, we'll all be zipping around in flying taxis. Just try not to look down.
This Electric Plane Can Take Off From a Postage Stamp
This flying hybrid-electric marvel can take off and land in spaces so tight, you'd think it was some kind of magic. But it is real. And it’s closer to reality than we realize. Say hello to the future of Direct Aviation - Electra EL9.
BlackBird: The Flying Car That Spins
This flying car thingy is like a giant drone with an identity crisis! CycloTech's BlackBird eVTOL uses these spinny barrels called CycloRotors to fly sideways, backwards, and even hover in mid-air. It's still in development, but if it works, it could be the future of transportation.
Flying Cars? Toyota and Joby Say "Hold My Sake!"
Toyota and Joby are like the Ross and Rachel of the aviation world - will they, won't they? Well, they DID! Their eVTOL air taxi just took its first flight in Japan, with Mt. Fuji as its wingman. Outta the way, bullet trains, there's a new speed demon in town!
Lilium's Crash Landing: When eVTOL Dreams Hit the Ground
Lilium's eVTOL dreams just went splat! They spent a cool billion dollars, scored orders for hundreds of Jets, then forgot one tiny detail: staying afloat.
Sea Cheetah: The Hydrogen-Powered Flying Boat That's Neither Fish Nor Fowl
Remember those wacky Soviet ekranoplans? They're back, but with a hydrogen twist! Sea Cheetah's new WIGE vessel is faster than a caffeinated pelican, carries more than a pack mule on steroids, and runs on clean, green hydrogen. Just try not to laugh when you say "wing-in-ground-effect" three times fast.
UrbanLink Buys 27 Electric Seagliders
UrbanLink's bought 27 electric sea gliders from REGENT Craft. These aren’t the old clunky ferries - they're futuristic beasts skimming the water at 180 mph. Miami is finally turning into a sci-fi movie!
Heart Experimental 1: The Electric Plane That Will Hopefully Actually Fly
Heart Aerospace's "reserve-hybrid" ES-30 promises electric flights up to 124 miles, with turboprops kicking in for longer journeys. 30-minute charging, short takeoffs, and a full-scale demonstrator signal they might be serious this time. But will it actually fly?
XPeng's Flying Car Conundrum: Is it a Car, a Plane, or Just a Really Expensive Toy?
Xpeng's got a new toy - a flying car that's more like a Transformer with commitment issues. Part car, part drone, all expensive. It's got pre-orders, but no factory, no laws, and a price tag that'll make your wallet scream. Will it fly? Maybe. Will it be practical? Well…
China's Battery Powerhouse Joins Forces with AutoFlight to Catapult eVTOLs into the Stratosphere
China's battery giant CATL is teaming up with AutoFlight to supercharge the eVTOL scene. Air taxis with the range of a migratory bird and the zip of a caffeinated hummingbird? You bet! It's like Tesla met the Jetsons, and they're building flying cars. This is a giant leap towards a future where traffic jams are a distant memory.