JetBlue’s Venture Effort Takes Off
NEW YORK CITY – JetBlue Airways Corp. has made investments in eight startups ranging from the maker of a hybrid-electric jet to an on-demand luxury hotel booking … READ MORE
The State & Promise of the Electric Airplane
The electric airplane industry truly is the final frontier. Hauling a battery pack in a car for propulsion is fairly easy compared to dragging one in the air… READ MORE
Electric jet startup is backed by Boeing and JetBlue
Seattle-based startup Zunum Aero has received funding from Boeing HorizonX and JetBlue Technology Ventures toward making its dream of electrified air travel a reality… READ MORE
Zunum Aero’s Electronic Planes Could Cut Flight Times and Costs in Half
Two of the aviation industry’s biggest names — Boeing and JetBlue — are teaming up for one very exciting adventure. The two companies have partnered up to back Zunum Aero… READ MORE
Boeing Launches VC Division, Invests in Electric Airplane Developer
Chicago-based aerospace company Boeing has formed a small venture-capital division called HorizonX to “turn new ideas and businesses into reality” – among them, a pioneering… READ MORE
Startup Zunum Aero wants to make hybrid planes the norm
Americans currently prefer to drive, take the bus, or ride the train for regional journeys (i.e. journeys within state, or less than 1,000 miles). Planes aren’t that popular… READ MORE