Topic: Electric Aviation

Donut Lab has reportedly launched production of the world's first all-solid-state battery for vehicles, claiming a high energy density of 400 watt-hours per kilogram. The technology promises five-minute charging cycles and is safer and cheaper than traditional lithium-ion batteries. While some are skeptical of "flying car" claims, the potential for electric motors in vertical takeoff aviation is noted, provided the battery technology can actually deliver on its revolutionary promises.

An uncontained engine failure on an American Airlines Boeing 767 resulted in a massive fire and debris flying thousands of feet. The media is criticized for failing to name General Electric as the engine manufacturer, allegedly because GE's ownership ties to NBC create a conflict of interest that prevents critical reporting on the company's aviation safety record.

John C. Dvorak describes a flight on venture capitalist Ray Lane's Gulfstream G5 to attend the launch of the Tesla electric sports car in Burbank. He recounts a rough landing where a jammed brake caused the aircraft to jolt violently, throwing unbuckled passengers from their seats. The event featured a test track inside an airplane hangar where Silicon Valley elites pre-ordered the new vehicles.