Air taxis and personal transports

Electra’s hybrid EL-2 Goldfinch eSTOL aircraft completes first grass runway test flights

Electra has completed off-runway test flights of its EL-2 Goldfinch hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) technology demonstrator aircraft from a grass field near Electra’s facility in Manassas, VA. According to the company: “The flights […]

Government contracts

Washington State opens grant applications for AAM infrastructure providers

The Washington State Department of Transportation Aviation Division is now accepting applications for the newly created Sustainable Aviation Grant program for airports. According to a press release: “During its 2023 session, the Legislature passed Engrossed Substitute House […]

Air taxis and personal transports

CAEFTA approves financing grant for Archer’s electric powertrain manufacturing facility

Archer Aviation announced today that on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 it received approval from California’s Alternative Energy And Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA) for its USD117 million project covering the planned expansion of its advanced manufacturing facilities […]