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2025
16 January

BAE Systems develops energy storage for Airbus project

The collaboration marks a significant step toward integrating electrification technologies for commercial aircraft that aim to reduce carbon emissions.

2024
16 December

ReleaseMolicel's commitment to aerospace-grade quality recognized with AS9100

13 November

ReleaseLyten acquires battery manufacturing assets from Cuberg to accelerate US production of lithium-sulfur batteries

13 November

ReleaseEHang and Inx achieve breakthrough in solid-state battery technology: EH216-S completes world’s first eVTOL solid-state battery flight test

29 October

ReleaseSOLiTHOR reaches 1000 charging cycles with over 80% capacity retention, a key milestone in its development of solid-state batteries for the aviation and maritime sectors

15 October

ReleaseLyten announces plans to build the world’s first lithium-sulfur battery gigafactory in Nevada

19 August

ReleaseWright selected for $3.34m award from FAA FAST for ultra-lightweight batteries

15 August

Wright awarded USAF contract for high power lightweight batteries

Wright Electric will leverage additive manufacturing to quickly produce small volumes of rechargeable batteries that can stand in for legacy thermal batteries.

14 August

ReleaseNatrion selected for Phase I & Phase II contracts by the US Air Force

12 August

ReleaseSES AI announces first Li-Metal cell production facility dedicated to Urban Air Mobility (UAM)

12 August

ReleaseAustralia’s Federal Minister for Industry and Science opens Li-S Energy battery plant and announces $AUD1.7m industry growth program grant

7 August

AEVEX powers UAS with US manufactured lithium-sulphur batteries

AEVEX and Lyten have already begun integration work and are targeting the first delivery of UAVs powered by Lyten Lithium-Sulphur batteries by the end of 2024.

3 August

ReleaseAutoFlight and CATL sign a strategic investment and cooperation agreement worth hundreds of millions of dollars

26 July

ReleaseEnerSys completes acquisition of Bren-Tronics to expand presence in critical defense applications

17 July

ReleaseElectric Power Systems submits TSO-C179b application to the Federal Aviation Administration for its EPiC 1.0 rechargeable lithium battery system

30 May

ReleaseNanoflowcell announces U.S. launch and seeks land acquisition for Quant City Technology Hub

16 May

ReleaseBattery company Theion receives third-party validation for ultra-fast charging and safe battery anode

6 May

ReleaseIon Storage Systems commissions one of the country's largest solid-state battery manufacturing facilities

28 April

ReleaseEHang and Greater Bay Technology form strategic partnership to jointly develop world's first ultra-fast/eXtreme fast charging batteries for eVTOL

24 April Custom battery packs.

Amprius and Stafl team up for battery pack innovation

This collaboration could mark a significant step forward in driving innovation and accelerating the adoption of high-performance battery solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles and urban air mobility applications.

18 April

ReleaseAmprius secures multiple purchase orders from AALTO for SiMaxx 450 Wh/kg high-energy cells to continue record-breaking flights

18 April

ReleasePacket Digital to build battery cell factory in North Dakota

16 April

ReleaseLilium starts production of high-performance battery packs for the Lilium Jet

15 April

ReleaseEP Systems unveils EPiC 2.0 offering over 90 minutes of usable flight time

11 April

ReleaseAmprius completes qualification process for SiMaxx™ mass production tool, ramping up manufacturing capacity to 2 MWh

10 April

AIBOT selects Amprius batteries for aiEVTOL range

SiCore cells are designed to ensure maximum power and reliability for mission-critical operations. AIBOT's aiEVTOL drone, designed for remotely piloted heavy-lift air cargo, could be introduced by the end of 2024.

12 March

ReleaseLyten achieves manufacturing milestone; now producing lithium-sulfur batteries at greater than 90% yield

27 February

ReleaseWright & Columbia announce ARPA-E award for lightweight battery development

7 February Bertrand Piccard aims to fly non-stop around the world in a green hydrogen-powered aircraft, with Syensqo as the main technological partner.

Piccard unveils Climate Impulse for hydrogen-powered circumnavigation

The major challenge lies in maintaining liquid hydrogen at -253 degrees C during an estimated nine days of flight. This will require revolutionary innovations in the creation of adapted thermal tanks.

7 February Conducted at 1,000 volts, this test sets the stage for simulated altitude testing at the NASA NEAT facility later this year.

Wright Electric validates motor safety through altitude-simulated PD testing

Potential Discharge (PD) can accelerate the degradation of electrical insulation, potentially causing motor failure, among other safety concerns. As altitude increases, the voltage level needed to cause PD decreases.

2 February

ReleasePacket Digital opens new manufacturing facility in Fargo

23 January

ReleaseAmprius achieves globally recognized aerospace & defense AS9100 certification

5 January

ReleasePacket Digital assembles first circuit board with SMT line at new manufacturing facility

2023
7 December EcoPulse during its first flight on November 29, 2023, from Tarbes, France.

EcoPulse aircraft demonstrator makes first hybrid-electric flight

The demonstrator aims to evaluate the operational advantages of integrating hybrid-electric distributed propulsion, with specific emphasis on CO2 emissions and noise level reduction.

15 November

ReleaseVoltAero's intelligent mobile charger for the Cassio 330 and other electric aircraft makes its world debut at the Dubai Airshow

10 November

ReleaseLilium announces partnership for high-volume production of Lilium Jet battery cells

6 November

ReleaseAmprius secures purchase orders from three premier electric aviation companies for custom 450 Wh/kg platform cells

2 November

LaunchPoint gains patent for Hybrid Power System in electric flight

The HPS elevates system-specific power while reducing energy storage mass. It regulates variable voltage sources such as permanent magnet generators while functioning as a microgrid power manager.

6 October

ReleaseNidec and Embraer receive approval for joint venture to develop Electric Propulsion System for aerospace sector

6 October

ReleaseFlyingBasket launches the FB3 – commercial heavy-lift cargo drone with 100kg payload capabilities

5 October

ReleaseAmprius secures volume purchase order from premier eVTOL OEM

3 October

ReleaseWright Electric launches battery program targeting 1,000 wh/kg pack density

2 October

ReleaseDufour Aerospace announces selection of Air Energy as partner for battery modules

2 October

ReleaseSafran acquires Thales' aeronautical electrical systems activities

26 September

ReleaseEaglePicher develops essential battery technology for Saab Gripen E-series fighter aircraft system

21 September

ReleaseArcimoto enters into contract manufacturing agreement with MOBIUS.energy to build battery packs for the aviation market

15 September

ReleaseThe power of choice – lasers for e-mobility and aerospace

13 September

ReleaseSafran and Cuberg announce collaboration agreement on battery systems for advanced electric aviation

12 September

ReleaseZeleros participates in Spanish pioneering project for electric aircraft propulsion and hyperloop applications

11 September

ReleaseITP Aero leads two R&D projects on electric propulsion systems for urban and regional mobility