Textron to eliminate eAviation unit, realign electric aircraft programmes

Textron will eliminate its eAviation business unit next year, redistributing the division's electric aircraft programmes including Pipistrel across other segments in a strategic realignment.

Air New Zealand trials its first electric aircraft

The BETA ALIA CX300, currently registered N401NZ, took off from Tauranga Airport on Friday morning for its inaugural test flight. It will be based in Hamilton, then move to Wellington in December for another two months.

https://australianaviation.com.au/2025/10/air-new-zealand-trials-its-first-electric-aircraft/