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Electra receives FAA approval milestone to commercialize hybrid-electric ultra-STOL aircraft

US developer Electra said the FAA has approved a critical stage in its commercialization pathway for a hybrid-electric ultra short-takeoff and landing (ultra-STOL) aircraft. The approval marks progress toward bringing the aircraft’s hybrid-electric propulsion and STOL operating concept closer to market.

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2026-07-12T03:28:58.353588-07:00

The Air Current

FAA and DOT expand hybrid-electric and autonomous aircraft pilots while Electra’s EL9 hybrid-electric “ultra short” design moves

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2026-07-10T05:16:14.930047-07:00

eVTOL Insights

Horizon Aircraft selects BETA Technologies to provide FBW flight-control computers and software for the Cavorite X7 hybrid-elect

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2026-07-09T05:16:21.071443-07:00

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SkyDrive and Japan Biz Aviation sign MoU to support eVTOL commercial operations in Japan

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2026-07-09T04:45:00.301530-07:00

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AeroTime

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Electra receives FAA approval milestone to commercialize hybrid-electric ultra-STOL aircraft US developer Electra said the FAA has approved a critical stage in its commercialization pathway for a hybrid-electric ultra short-takeoff and landing (ultra-STOL) aircraft. The approval marks progress toward bringing the aircraft’s hybrid-electric propulsion and STOL operating concept closer to market.

2026-07-12T03:28:58.353588-07:00

Electra receives FAA approval milestone to commercialize hybrid-electric ultra-STOL aircraft

The Air Current

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FAA and DOT expand hybrid-electric and autonomous aircraft pilots while Electra’s EL9 hybrid-electric “ultra short” design moves The FAA has formally established a certification basis for Electra’s EL9 Ultra Short, closing out the prior G-1 Issue Paper and advancing the nine-passenger hybrid-electric aircraft toward type certification. Separately, DOT’s multistate electric and autonomous aircraft trials are set to expand to more states and increasingly complex operations, alongside early landing/vertiport preparation in NYC and LA.

2026-07-10T05:16:14.930047-07:00

FAA and DOT expand hybrid-electric and autonomous aircraft pilots while Electra’s EL9 hybrid-electric “ultra short” design moves

Aviation Today

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Q&A: CEO outlines how aviation’s “digital backbone” will enable advanced air mobility and eVTOL scale-up In a CEO Q&A, the executive discusses building aviation’s digital backbone—positioning data, connectivity, and software infrastructure as core enablers for advanced air mobility. The discussion frames how digital systems support broader industry trends tied to electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) operations and commercialization.

2026-07-09T08:59:10.639913-07:00

Q&A: CEO outlines how aviation’s “digital backbone” will enable advanced air mobility and eVTOL scale-up

eVTOL Insights

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Horizon Aircraft selects BETA Technologies to provide FBW flight-control computers and software for the Cavorite X7 hybrid-elect Canada’s Horizon Aircraft has chosen BETA Technologies to supply fly-by-wire flight-control hardware and customized software for the Cavorite X7. Horizon will integrate BETA’s advanced flight-control computers into the VTOL as the aircraft progresses through development, testing, and certification activities.

2026-07-09T05:16:21.071443-07:00

Horizon Aircraft selects BETA Technologies to provide FBW flight-control computers and software for the Cavorite X7 hybrid-elect

eVTOL Insights

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SkyDrive and Japan Biz Aviation sign MoU to support eVTOL commercial operations in Japan SkyDrive has signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan Biz Aviation Co., Ltd. to collaborate on future commercial operations for SkyDrive’s compact eVTOL aircraft in Japan. Japan Biz Aviation, which operates HondaJet and Bell helicopter charters, will work with SkyDrive as the partnership develops.

2026-07-09T04:45:00.301530-07:00

SkyDrive and Japan Biz Aviation sign MoU to support eVTOL commercial operations in Japan

Bloomberg

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Cities weigh “advanced air mobility” as eVTOL/air-taxi rollouts draw near As electric flying taxis move closer to real-world operations in major US metros such as Los Angeles and New York, local governments are beginning to map out what changes are needed on the ground. The piece highlights the high “tall hurdles” still ahead for advanced air mobility.

2026-07-09T02:45:17.445117-07:00

Cities weigh “advanced air mobility” as eVTOL/air-taxi rollouts draw near

FlightGlobal

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Dubai certifies the world’s first commercial eVTOL/air-taxi vertiport for Joby operations Dubai has secured regulatory certification for a dedicated vertiport site for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and electric air-taxi operations, clearing it for Joby Aviation’s launch plans. The first location in a planned four-vertiport network is described as approved and ready to begin lift-off.

2026-07-09T02:29:14.477593-07:00

Dubai certifies the world’s first commercial eVTOL/air-taxi vertiport for Joby operations

eVTOL Insights

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EHang completes first pilotless EH216-S flights in Switzerland, expanding eVTOL demonstrations to 22 countries EHang said it has successfully completed the first pilotless flights of its EH216-S eVTOL aircraft in Switzerland. The milestone extends the company’s global flight demonstration footprint to 22 countries, signaling continued progress toward scalable, remotely/automation-enabled eVTOL operations.

2026-07-08T03:59:00.130580-07:00

EHang completes first pilotless EH216-S flights in Switzerland, expanding eVTOL demonstrations to 22 countries

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