In order to reduce carbon emissions, the aviation industry is looking to transition to electric propulsion, but battery technology has so far prevented this due to weight constraints. The development of electric aircraft is being supported by the US Air Force as an accelerator via programs such as AFWERX. Currently, the development of a variety of electric aircraft, including Electric Short Takeoff and Landing (eSTOL) aircraft and eVTOL aircraft, is being supported by the Air Force. As the military is still figuring out how to use eVTOL aircraft, their uses will extend to commercial transportation of people and cargo, disaster … Continue reading The eVTOL Green Future: The US Air Force’s Accelerated Pursuit of Electric Aircraft Technology