Electric aircraft soon to jet in Texas skies

Austin and other Texas cities could soon be on the vanguard of the next era of aviation, with innovative electric aircraft jetting off their runways. What's happening: The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) was selected for one of eight pilot projects nationally, with regional flights linking Dallas, Austin and San Antonio — with Houston planned next. Partners on the Texas project include the companies Archer, BETA, Joby and Wisk. The...