Global electric aircraft maker secures major financial investment

Eve Air Mobility, listed in Brazil and the U.S., has raised $230 million in equity capital through a share offering involving government-backed Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES).

Emissions-free aircraft taking off in South America

Brazilian firm Lider Aviação will represent electric aviation startup Beta Technologies in the country, and has plans to buy more than 50 of Beta’s zero-emission aircraft.

Líder To Represent Beta Technologies in Brazil

Líder Aviação has forged a partnership with electric aviation pioneer Beta Technologies, including the purchase of three of Beta Technologies' in-development aircraft and options for 50 more.

AirVenture Video: Samaritan Aviation

Samaritan Aviation puts its fleet of Cessna Stationair amphibious aircraft to good use in Papua New Guinea, operating the only seaplane medivac missions seven days a week. Every flight is provided at no cost and the organization partners with local staff and medical workers carrying patients for needed care.

Electric aviation drawing closer with this innovative company

Slovenia-based Pipistrel is the only manufacturer to have a fully EASA-certified electric aircraft on the market, the Velis Electro.

The innovators pushing the envelope for more sustainable aviation.

In 2028, aviation icon and sustainability leader Bertrand Piccard will make a ‘round-the-world, zero-emissions flight to demonstrate the viability of carbon-free aviation. Learn more about his plans.

CLIMBING. FAST. is a global initiative to showcase business aviation’s many societal benefits, from driving opportunities for today’s workforce, to leading sustainability innovations to achieve a commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

CLIMBING. FAST. is a global initiative to showcase business aviation’s many societal benefits, from driving opportunities for today’s workforce, to leading sustainability innovations to achieve a commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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Thanks to innovations in airframe design, engine performance, and avionics, business aviation is significantly reducing fuel burn per trip compared to previous generation aircraft.

This commitment, launched through the Business Aviation Commitment on Climate Change (BACCC), has guided industry efforts for over a decade.

Business aviation is championing SAF’s adoption, including through initiatives like the Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

In much the same way that winglets were first introduced by business aviation, we continue to be an innovation incubator and lead proving ground for technologies that can eventually scale across all of aviation.

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