Next month, Springfieldians will have the opportunity to fly in an airplane manufactured in the 1920s. The Experimental Aircraft Association, or EAA, is bringing its Ford Tri-Motor Flight Tour to the ...

In April 2026, electric aviation observers are still parsing a claim that first drew attention in early 2025: a motor reportedly producing 1,000 horsepower from a unit weighing just 207 pounds. The ...

Many people have dreamed of this throughout the years, and now it’s starting to become a reality – all-electric aircraft can be plugged in and charged like any EV. There’s still a long way to go ...

In a major step towards making the wide deployment of hybrid-electric-powered aircraft more practical, a German firm has produced a motor capable of producing 1,000 horsepower in a compact, 207-pound ...

ELKHART, Ind. (WSBT) — If you are an aviation enthusiast, Elkhart is the place to be this weekend. A Ford Tri-Motor 5-AT is in town. This plane first took to the skies during the roaring 20s. This is ...

JEFFERSON CITY - A historic 1929 Ford Tri-Motor airplane arrived in the capital Monday, offering flights to aviation buffs through Wednesday. The airplane is on a midwest tour to promote flying for ...

A vintage 1928 aircraft remained grounded for much of the first two days of its four-day stay in Lompoc due to stormy weather. The rare Ford Tri-Motor airplane carried passengers on one flight ...

The Experimental Aircraft Association stops in Rochester with its Historic Ford Tri-Motor Aircraft as a part of a country-wide showcase of the plane. The 1928 Ford Tri-Motor pilotted by Bill Thacker ...

Japan’s IHI and local collaborators have created a prototype 250kW electric motor for aircraft use. The motor is intended for use in a hybrid-electric propulsion system, says IHI. It feels that the ...