Light Aircraft Manufacturer CubCrafters Tests Electric Lift Augmentation to Enable Slower Flight for Short Field Operations
In an effort to extract additional lift from the wing of their light aircraft, CubCrafters is testing electric ducted fans mounted to a slat on the wing’s leading edge. This system, known as the Electric Lift Augmenting Slat (ELAS) is intended to augment existing lift during takeoff and landing. By enabling flight at slower speeds, the aim is to further reduce the already strong short-field performance of their aircraft models.
Embraer Energia Patent Filing Shows Concrete Steps Toward Hybrid Turboprop Development
Embraer’s Energia concept moves from marketing to protected IP with granted design patent USD1130272. Analysis of four hybrid-electric turboprop configurations filed in 2022.
Dassault Falcon 10X Makes First Flight
Dassault’s Falcon 10X completed its maiden flight on June 19, 2026, positioning it against the Gulfstream G700 with a slightly larger cabin despite slightly reduced speed and range.
Otto Update: Three Takeaways from the Phantom 3500 Preliminary Design Review
A look at some of the latest details revealed in Otto Aerospace’s forthcoming business jet.
