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Scandinavian aircraft manufacturer enters race to claim Air Race E title

By General Aviation News Staff · April 13, 2020 ·

The Norwegian team is best known for introducing an electric seaplane in 2018.

Department of Energy has $55 million for electric aviation

By General Aviation News Staff · December 23, 2019 ·

While initially for commercial aviation, the research from these grants could make its way to general aviation.

e-Beaver makes first flight from Fraser River

By Ben Sclair · December 10, 2019 ·

Harbour Air intends to build the world’s first completely electric commercial seaplane fleet.

Three teams from US to compete in electric air race

By General Aviation News Staff · November 19, 2019 ·

Five other teams comes from the UK, Canada, France, the Netherlands, and Germany.

Electric race plane unveiled

By General Aviation News Staff · November 18, 2019 ·

The customized electric motor will enable the plane to race at speeds of around 300 mph, according to race officials.

Electric aircraft await juice jockeys

By Frederick Johnsen · August 11, 2019 ·

Batteries are improving in capabilities by about 5% each year.

Electric Aircraft Symposium lands in Oshkosh

By General Aviation News Staff · July 18, 2019 ·

“Electric aviation has the potential to transform society.”

Airbus creates the first electric airplane race with Air Race E

By General Aviation News Staff · February 7, 2019 ·

Air Race E will follow a format similar to the popular Air Race 1 series of formula one air racing. Eight electric-powered airplanes will race directly against each other on a tight 5-km circuit, just 10 metres above the ground, and at speeds faster than any land-based motorsport.

Imagining the possibilities of General Aviation in 2025

By General Aviation News Staff · October 18, 2018 ·

Once these new-technology aircraft enter production, 10,000 aircraft per year could be sold in the following decade, with a total market valued at $70 billion worldwide.

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