Michigan’s First Electric Aircraft Charger Unveiled at Lansing Airport

Michigan’s First Electric Aircraft Charger Unveiled at Lansing Airport

Lansing's Capital Region International Airport via Facebook

The future of electric aviation has landed in Lansing, Michigan.

Lansing's Capital Region International Airport recently shared new of their monumental milestone. Check it out!

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I'm going to be 100% honest with you-- I didn't know electric aviation was a thing. I guess if they have electric lawnmowers and electric cars, why wouldn't electric planes exist?

Of course an electric plane will need a way to recharge its batteries. Want to see what an electric airplane and its charger look like? Look no further than the Lansing airport!

Michigan's First Electric Aviation Charger

Lansing's Capital Region International Airport via Facebook
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On July 30, 2025 the Capital Region International Airport shared the incredible news on their social media page writing,

We’re full of energy and excitement! Today, we hosted the unveiling of our electric aircraft charging stations at #FlyLansing, installed by BETA Technologies...We witnessed an incredible flyover of BETA’s ALIA Electric Aircraft, plus we heard from amazing leaders

More EV in Michigan?

Lansing's Capital Region International Airport via Facebook
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According to the post by the airport we can expect to see more electric airplanes flying in the skies above Michigan! Is this the future of air travel?

The Michigan Advanced Air Mobility Activation Fund allocated over $6 million dollars to install electric aircraft charging stations throughout the state, which included LAN

Vertical Mag reports four BETA chargers are set to be installed at mid-size airports across the state. In the future electric aviation chargers can be found at:

The Official 2025 U.S. Government 'Do Not Travel' List

Traveling to unique and exotic places rather than the usual tourist traps can be quite an adventure. However, it's crucial to research your destination thoroughly.

While every trip comes with some risk, requiring you to mind your surroundings and take some precautions, there are some places you should probably avoid because the risks far outweigh the benefits.

The United States government has a convenient website that helps by listing travel advisories they have in place for countries all over the world, ranking the risk from Level 1 through Level 4.

You should NOT travel there if a country is issued a Level 4 advisory. As of May 2025, the countries below are on the 'Do Not Travel' list.

Gallery Credit: David Drew

Michigan's Border Is A Cannabis Hotspot For Out-of-State Travelers

Michigan was the first state in the Midwest to legalize marijuana and borders three states - Ohio, Indiana, and Wisconsin - where weed is either illegal or limited, resulting in many people crossing over to get their product from Pure Michigan. Here are the number of stores in these border towns. Population data is from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Gallery Credit: Tommy McNeill

13 Children Who Went Missing in Michigan in 2025

In 2025, a troubling number of children have gone missing across Michigan, with reports from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) detailing 13 cases. The missing children, whose ages range from 14 to 17, were reported missing from various cities, including Flint, Evart, Ypsilanti, Kalamazoo, Clinton Township, Alma, Grand Rapids, Detroit, and Saginaw. Each case highlights the urgent need for community awareness and vigilance regarding the safety of children. Some notable cases include Harmony Ann Rector and Nevaeh Jacole Doke, both missing since July, and Aaliyah Simmons, along with Jazmine Marie Covington, both missing since February. The article emphasizes the importance of public involvement, urging anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of these children to contact local law enforcement or the NCMEC hotline at 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST). The rising number of missing children calls for heightened awareness and proactive measures to ensure their safety and well-being.

Gallery Credit: Dana Marshall and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)

 

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