To avoid relying on full-size aircraft carriers, Grumman proposed a VTOL aircraft that could operate from helicopter-sized platforms on smaller ships. The G-674 concept rotated the rear fuselage and ...
Bell designed the D-188 as a supersonic VTOL interceptor that could launch from tiny pads or small-ship decks, aiming to remove the need for large carriers and long runways. Iterations evolved into an ...
BETA was selected to participate in seven of eight eIPP launch programs – the most of any electric aircraft developer. These seven programs would see BETA operate in at least 10 states across the U.S.
The U.S. Transportation Department has launched the eVTOL and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), selecting 26 states to lead expanded, real-world testing of advanced ...