Elroy Air has landed a Phase 3 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract from the U.S. Air Force that will help operationalize its hybrid-electric VTOL cargo drone, Chaparral.

Jaunt Air Mobility will explore development of a hybrid-electric version of its eVTOL aircraft under a new memorandum of understanding with VerdeGo Aero.

Airflow and XTI Aircraft have selected VerdeGo Aero’s diesel-battery hybrid powertrain for use on their logistics-focused aircraft.

VerdeGo Aero has validated the “Iron Bird” prototype of its diesel-hybrid electric generator system at power output levels above 150 kW.

Sabrewing has announced an agreement with Arabian Development & Marketing Co., including a $600 million order for 102 Rhaegal-B aircraft.

Samad Aerospace has shared more about its plans for a two-seat, hybrid-electric personal VTOL aircraft, which it is calling the Q-Starling.