What Went Wrong With the Lilium Jet? And Does Its Technology Still Have a Future?
When the Lilium Jet first appeared publicly in 2015, it seemed to represent the beginning of a new era in aviation. The aircraft looked unlike almost anything that had come…
10 Aviation Technologies Being Revived by Electric Aviation
Electric aviation is often described simply as the process of replacing an internal-combustion engine or turbine with batteries and electric motors. But that is only part of the story. One…
Why Vertical Aerospace’s VA-Valo Could Be the Most Practical Air Taxi So Far
Most electric air taxis share the same overlooked flaw: they treat passengers like premium cargo, while actual cargo is treated as an afterthought. That might sound like a small detail,…
Velocitor X1: The “All-American Muscle” eVTOL Promising Real Range
We’ve all seen the latest personal eVTOL videos—sleek machines that look incredible but often leave one big question unanswered: What can you actually do with just 10–15 minutes of flight…
Why a “Cheap Jetson One” Isn’t as Simple as It Sounds
Everyone on the internet seems to think they can build a Jetson One–style aircraft for the price of a used Honda Civic. “It’s just a big drone,” they say.“Five thousand…
Pivotal’s Helix Just Got a Lot Bigger: New Class 2 and Class 3 Variants Promise Hours of Endurance
Did you ever wish the Pivotal Helix could stay in the air longer than 20 minutes? You’re not alone—and it turns out Pivotal has been thinking the same thing. The…