Kevin Reichert

Magnetic Attraction: Why Evolito’s Electric Motors and Electra’s EL9 uSTOL Will Be An Attractive Combo for Direct Aviation

On October 13, 2025, it was publically announced that Electra chose Evolito as the source for the 8 electric propulsion units (EPUs) to power Electra’s EL9 hybrid-electric ultra-short takeoff and landing (uSTOL). Evolito, which started as an Oxford University research project, eventually became YASA (Yokeless and Segmented Armature) before separating the aircraft division into Evolito, has…

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Ryan Air Invests in Electric Aviation with Order for BETA Technologies’s ALIA CTOL Aircraft and Cube Charging Network

Anchorage, Alaska — Ryan Air, Inc., a key cargo carrier serving remote areas of Alaska, has placed a deposit-backed order for BETA Technologies’ all-electric ALIA CTOL (conventional takeoff and landing) aircraft. As part of this initiative, the airline also plans to deploy up to 10 BETA Charge Cubes (modular charging stations) across its network. Serving…

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Electra Validates Hybrid-Electric Ultra-STOL Tech in U.S. Air Force’s Future Flag 25‑3 Event

In a significant milestone for sustainable aviation and tactical mobility, Electra recently concluded its participation in the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory’s Future Flag 25‑3 event, held in Rome, NY. As the only industry participant, Electra showcased its hybrid-electric Ultra-STOL (short takeoff and landing) platform, integrating seamlessly into a series of military-led test scenarios focused…

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eIPP: Fast-Tracking Faster eVTOL Air Mobility for America 🇺🇸

On Friday, September 12, 2025, Sean P. Duffy, the U.S. Transportation Secretary unveiled the pilot program within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fast-track advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft such as drones and eVTOLs. The Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) consists of 5 programs of great importance, meant to achieve the…

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Why the FAA’s eventual certification of ZeroAvia’s 600kW Electric Propulsion System will Electrify AAM

On August 19th, 2025, the FAA granted a P-1 Special Conditions Issue Paper for ZeroAvia’s 600kW Electric Propulsion System (EPS). This regulatory milestone comes after the FAA G-1 in February 2025. From the FAA: Certification Basis (G-1). G-1 is an IP that designates the applicable airworthiness andenvironmental regulations (i.e., noise, fuel venting and exhaust emissions), including ELOSfindings…

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