There was a time when having your own plane was a pretty clear indicator that you were part of that upper crust of society. If it was a pricey and rare electric plane, then all the more. But those ...

An all-electric “seaglider” that can transition between floating and flying has begun sea trials in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. The tests are a prelude to the vehicle’s first crewed flights, ...

Even so, Pivotal’s demonstration proves that small, electric-powered aircraft can safely lift, fly, and land with precision—a reality few imagined even a decade ago. As improvements in battery density ...