Hydrogen fuel cell propulsion and the race to replace avgas
Hydrogen fuel cells may replace avgas in aviation, with flight-tested technology and a realistic timeline stretching from 2029 for regional aircraft to the late 2030s for GA.
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Aviation technology analysis with Vector. Electric aircraft, avionics advances, eVTOL certification, satellite connectivity, and the engineering innovations shaping the future of flight.
The Garmin G3X Touch Certified and the retrofit glass panel revolution
The Garmin G3X Touch Certified brings experimental-market glass panel technology to legacy aircraft for under $25,000 installed.
The week ahead in eVTOL type certification - Joby, Archer, and the FAA's powered lift pivot
Joby and Archer are deep into FAA powered lift type certification under the new SFAR - here's what the milestones actually mean for pilots.
Electra dot aero's EL9 and the return of blown-lift flight
Electra's EL9 combines 1950s blown-lift aerodynamics with modern electric motors to create a 9-seat hybrid that takes off in 150 feet.
Garmin Autoland and the red button that flies you home
Garmin Autoland lets any passenger press one button to land a turboprop or light jet safely during pilot incapacitation.
ADS-B In - what it gives you beyond compliance
ADS-B In delivers free traffic and weather data to your cockpit, but only pilots who understand its limitations get the full benefit.
Joby Aviation and the eVTOL certification race
Joby Aviation leads the eVTOL certification race with over 70% of FAA requirements complete and a full Part 23 type certificate in sight.
Starlink for aviation - satellite internet in the cockpit
Starlink is bringing low-latency broadband to aircraft, transforming cockpit connectivity from airlines to business jets.
The current state of electric flight - who is actually flying
A realistic look at who is actually flying electric airplanes today, from certified trainers to eVTOL prototypes.
Garmin autopilot technology and how it changed GA safety
How Garmin's GFC 700 autopilot and Electronic Stability Protection are measurably reducing fatal loss-of-control accidents in general aviation.