Archer Aviation announced on February 27, 2026 that it will integrate Starlink's low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite internet system into its Midnight electric air taxi aircraft. The collaboration marks Starlink's first entry into the urban air mobility sector. Starlink Connectivity in the Midnight eVTOL: Technical Details Midnight is a piloted eVTOL designed to carry up to … [Read more...] about Archer Aviation Brings Starlink Connectivity to Midnight Air Taxi
Propulsion Systems
Parallel Flight and Alpha Unmanned Systems Partner for Heavy-Fuel UAS System
Parallel Flight Technologies and Alpha Unmanned Systems have partnered to develop new heavy-fuel UAS technology for naval research under a U.S. Office of Naval Research (ONR) program. The collaboration focuses on adapting Parallel Flight’s Firefly UAS to operate on heavy fuel, increasing reliability and range for a variety of missions. Heavy-Fuel UAS Development Targets … [Read more...] about Parallel Flight and Alpha Unmanned Systems Partner for Heavy-Fuel UAS System
Hirth Engines, ePropelled Partner For Hybrid UAV Power Systems
Hirth Engines and ePropelled announced a strategic collaboration to develop hybrid propulsion solutions targeting the UAV, aerospace, and defence markets. The partnership combines Hirth's decades-long expertise in two-stroke engine technology with ePropelled's intelligent electric propulsion and power-management systems. Technical Specifications of Hybrid Propulsion … [Read more...] about Hirth Engines, ePropelled Partner For Hybrid UAV Power Systems
