Aviation Innovation

December 6, 2023

Aviation’s Hybrid-Electric Era Begins with EcoPulse Test Flight

EcoPulse, a collaborative creation by Airbus, Daher, and Safran, recently achieved a groundbreaking feat in the realm of aviation. On November 29, 2023, this hybrid-electric aircraft, a modified Daher TBM 900 turboprop,

Archer's Midnight aircraft. (Photo: Archer )

Aviation·Electric·Mobility

Archer’s Midnight eVTOL Hits 100mph in Transition Flight: Could This Cut NYC Commutes to 10 Minutes?

On June 8th, Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE) announced that the Midnight eVTOL aircraft successfully completed its first transition flight at a speed of 100+ mph, marking a milestone in the vehicle’s development. “Successfully completing the transition from hover to wing-borne

June 21, 2024

XPENG’s AEROHT: Land-to-Air Modular Flying Car Takes Off into the Future of Travel

Mobility·Technology

On October 24, 2023, XPENG AEROHT, an XPENG Motors affiliate, introduced a game-changer in urban air mobility (UAM) – the “Land Aircraft Carrier” modular

Airlander 10: How a 92-Meter Hybrid Airship Could Transform Global Aviation and Slash Emissions

Aviation·Mobility

The return of airships in contemporary aviation, led by Hybrid Air Vehicle’s (HAV) Airlander 10, is a pivotal stride towards sustainable air transport. This

Aviation·Technology

X-59 Unveiled: The Supersonic Aircraft Set to Make Sonic Booms a Whisper of the Past

On January 12, 2024, in a big event at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works in California, the much-anticipated NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Research Aircraft was presented. A plane that’s on the cusp of

Karmactive Teamand

Karmactive Staff

January 24, 2024

Aviation·Mobility

Sirius Aviation AG Unveils Sirius Jet: A Milestone in Eco-Friendly Aviation with World’s First Hydrogen VTOL

Established in 2021, the Swiss firm Sirius Aviation AG has just presented the next milestone in sustainable aviation: the Sirius Jet, the world’s first vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft fueled by

Rahul Somvanshi

January 13, 2024

Business

Lilium Jet’s Production Launch Signals a New Chapter in Sustainable Aviation

Lilium N.V. has reached a pivotal moment, transitioning from designing to manufacturing its all-electric Lilium Jet. The arrival of the fuselage to their assembly line in Wessling, Germany, marks this significant shift.

Rahul Somvanshi

December 10, 2023

Energy·Sustainability·Technology

Flight100 Marks a New Era: 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel Powers Virgin Atlantic’s Atlantic Crossing

In an era where environmental sustainability is not just a choice but a necessity, Virgin Atlantic’s Flight100, a trailblazing transatlantic journey from London Heathrow to New York JFK, marks a significant leap.

Tejal Somvanshi

December 1, 2023

Business·Mobility

JAL Embraces Hydrogen-Electric Future: Pioneering Partnerships Set to Transform Regional Air Travel

Japan Airlines (JAL) is steering into the future of aviation, embracing hydrogen-electric propulsion. The airline, with its maintenance arm JAL Engineering Co. (JALEC), is aligning with three trailblazing startups: H2Fly, Universal Hydrogen,

Sunita Somvanshi

November 24, 2023

Robotics·Technology·USA

FAA’s Latest Drone Directives Shape Unmanned Aerial Innovations

On a groundbreaking day, August 24, 2023, Phoenix Air Unmanned soared to new heights with the FAA’s nod to fly their SwissDrones SVO 50 V2 beyond the horizon. This green light isn’t

Rahul Somvanshi

October 1, 2023

Mobility·Sustainability

VoltAero’s Cassio Aircraft, Powered by Electric-Hybrid Technology, Takes Flight with 100% Sustainable Fuel!

In a groundbreaking initiative, VoltAero has flown its Cassio S testbed airplane. It used a proprietary electric-hybrid powertrain. This was coupled with 100% sustainable fuel supplied by TotalEnergies. This historic flight was

Rahul Somvanshi

September 26, 2023