What Is eSTOL? The Electric Short-Takeoff Aircraft Poised to Revive Rural Airports
Electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft are emerging as one of the most practical paths to bringing advanced air…
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Joby Flies First FAA-Conforming eVTOL – For-Credit Testing Begins
Joby Aviation has begun flight testing its first FAA-conforming electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, a milestone that marks the…
Electra’s Hybrid eSTOL Nails Ultra-Short Demo – 300-Foot Airfields Could Transform Rural Access
Electra’s EL-2 Goldfinch technology demonstrator has completed another round of flight testing, this time demonstrating the ultra-short takeoff and landing…
Joby Powers On First FAA-Conforming eVTOL – Certification Endgame Begins
Joby Aviation has begun power-on testing of its first FAA-conforming aircraft, entering the final phase of the type certification process…
Electra Racks Up $9 Billion in Pre-Orders for Ultra-Short Takeoff Aircraft
Electra, the Virginia-based developer of hybrid-electric ultra-short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft, has accumulated $9 billion in pre-orders for its…
Electra and Surf Air Mobility Complete First Commercial Demonstrations of Ultra Short Aircraft at Virginia Tech
A series of “breathtakingly short” takeoffs and landings showcase how Electra’s hybrid-electric aircraft will unlock the new era of Direct…
New eSTOL Routes Connect Farm Hubs to Regional Airports
eSTOL links boost middle-mile, cold-chain logistics for rural producers.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Improvements to Recreational Aviation Safety, Expansion of Light-Sport Sector
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rule to…