The Air Current

As Senior Editor, Elan spearheads The Air Current’s coverage of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, along with a focus on emerging sustainable technologies. A commercially-rated helicopter pilot and FAA Gold Seal flight instructor, Head brings a unique vantage point to explore this critical new sector.

  • Industry Strategy
  • Elan Head
  • 22 Min Read

Autonomous aircraft startups are plotting an evolution, not a revolution

The companies trying to certify autonomous aircraft are counting on getting regulators comfortable by...
  • Aviation Safety
  • Elan Head
  • 8 Min Read

An old aerodynamic problem could pose a new challenge for eVTOL aircraft

Emerging research suggests that vortex ring state will be a danger for eVTOLs.
  • Aviation Safety
  • Elan Head
  • 22 Min Read

What’s missing from the debate over the 1,500-hour rule

There’s no clear relationship between pilot time and safety outcomes. If the U.S. is to return...
  • Three Points
  • Elan Head
  • 5 Min Read

Three Points: United’s Midnight ride, elusive eVTOL harmonization, AAM won’t end wildfires

Issue No. 58
  • Technology
  • Elan Head
  • 23 Min Read

Batteries are a looming certification challenge for electric aviation hopefuls

Emerging safety requirements for lithium propulsion batteries put a focus on eVTOL weight and...
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