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Having been born at about the same time as automobiles, machines that can take to the sky through whatever means have quickly grown into pillars of the society we now know. From drones to supersonic passenger jets and VTOLs, you can experience this magnificent world here, in autoevolution's Aviation section.
Archer's eVTOL Aircraft Moves to the Final Phase in Its Flight Testing Program
Archer's eVTOL Aircraft Moves to the Final Phase in Its Flight Testing Program

1 Aug 2022, 13:44 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Archer's Maker eVTOL aircraft successfully completed the second of its three key phases in its flight testing program, proving its crosswind capabilities

 
Experienced Pilot Debunks the Popular "My Plane Ran Out of Fuel Over the Ocean" Video
Experienced Pilot Debunks the Popular "My Plane Ran Out of Fuel Over the Ocean" Video

1 Aug 2022, 10:09 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / It’s always important to get a second opinion or, even better, verify a news piece thoroughly by looking at three different sources when something big comes up

 
Honeywell Technology Makes This Californian Air Taxi’s Cabin Even More Comfortable
Honeywell Technology Makes This Californian Air Taxi’s Cabin Even More Comfortable

29 Jul 2022, 05:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Maker will benefit from Honeywell's cutting-edge technology for increased safety and performance, aiming to be one of the top air taxis

 
Falcon 8X’s Awesome Vision Power Is Now Double, Already the World’s Most Advanced
Falcon 8X’s Awesome Vision Power Is Now Double, Already the World’s Most Advanced

29 Jul 2022, 03:41 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The French very-long-range trijet is now even more powerful, thanks to a unique dual HUD technology that takes vision to the next level

 
This Volkswagen eVTOL Is the Next Cool Way to Travel Over China
This Volkswagen eVTOL Is the Next Cool Way to Travel Over China

28 Jul 2022, 15:21 UTC · By: Camelia Bistrae / This eVTOL prototype will be able to transport four passengers plus luggage over a distance of up to 200 km (124 miles), in an autonomous and electric way.

 
Dangerous Bird’s Eye View of Antonov An-225 Mriya Taking Off Is Simply Breathtaking
Dangerous Bird’s Eye View of Antonov An-225 Mriya Taking Off Is Simply Breathtaking

28 Jul 2022, 11:46 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Someone shot a drone video of the might Antonov An-225 Mriya taking off back when the plane was still around, and it's breathtaking

 
Supply Chain Pains Hit Boeing 737 MAX Delivery Forecast
Supply Chain Pains Hit Boeing 737 MAX Delivery Forecast

28 Jul 2022, 09:02 UTC · By: Tim McKenzie / Scaling 737 MAX production as the airline industry gains momentum recovering from the pandemic has proven to be a difficult task

 
Airbus Kicks Off Construction of a Dedicated Test Center for Its Ultra-Silent Air Taxi
Airbus Kicks Off Construction of a Dedicated Test Center for Its Ultra-Silent Air Taxi

28 Jul 2022, 04:32 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A brand-new test center located in Germany will be dedicated to advanced testing for the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL, one step closer to launch

 
Cessna 170 Is So Polished It’s Borderline Transparent
Cessna 170 Is So Polished It’s Borderline Transparent

27 Jul 2022, 12:52 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 aviation event is in full swing over in Wisconsin, and a wealth of stunning images make our way to us from there

 
Canadian-Made Flight Stand 150 Unveiled as the World's Largest Test Stand for Drones
Canadian-Made Flight Stand 150 Unveiled as the World's Largest Test Stand for Drones

27 Jul 2022, 12:48 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Canada-based Tyto Robotics has just unveiled its Flight Stand 150, touting it as the world's largest off-the-shelf test stand for large electric aircraft

 
Brand-New Kodiak 900 Steals the Show, an Awesome Flying Adventure Vehicle
Brand-New Kodiak 900 Steals the Show, an Awesome Flying Adventure Vehicle

27 Jul 2022, 01:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Forget boring business jets, this incredible turboprop with utility DNA is like flying the most rugged, powerful, and luxurious van

 
Sikorsky's S-92 Helicopter Fleet Achieves Two Million Flight Hours
Sikorsky's S-92 Helicopter Fleet Achieves Two Million Flight Hours

26 Jul 2022, 16:04 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / The global fleet of Sikorsky S-92 multi-mission aircraft has surpasses two million flight hours, with many more expected to be accumulated in the future

 
Clouds of Mist Giving Birth to Emirates A380 Is the Coolest Short You’ll See All Day
Clouds of Mist Giving Birth to Emirates A380 Is the Coolest Short You’ll See All Day

26 Jul 2022, 12:20 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Someone captured on film the exact moment an Emirates Airbus A380 emerges from mist clouds as it came in to land at an undisclosed airport

 
Federal Aviation Administration Issues Safety Directive for Some Boeing 777 Planes
Federal Aviation Administration Issues Safety Directive for Some Boeing 777 Planes

26 Jul 2022, 05:40 UTC · By: Tim McKenzie / Boeing Commercial Airplanes suffers a new blow to the reputation of their aircraft production quality with the latest FAA directive

 
World’s Longest Nonstop Passenger Flight to Also Be Highly Luxurious
World’s Longest Nonstop Passenger Flight to Also Be Highly Luxurious

26 Jul 2022, 04:01 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The first class configuration for the A350 that will be completing the pioneering nonstop flights between Australia and the U.S. is truly luxurious

 
Eco Caravan to Become King of Hybrid-Electric Aircraft, Covers Over 1,000 Miles
Eco Caravan to Become King of Hybrid-Electric Aircraft, Covers Over 1,000 Miles

26 Jul 2022, 02:55 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A Los Angeles-based startup is launching Eco Caravan, the hybrid-electric upgraded Cessna Grand Caravan that can cover more miles thanks to a powerful engine

 
EHang's Air Taxi Flies Over Four Cities in Japan, Makes Multiple Breakthroughs
EHang's Air Taxi Flies Over Four Cities in Japan, Makes Multiple Breakthroughs

25 Jul 2022, 08:13 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Chinese eVTOL developer EHang recently conducted a demo flight tour in four Japanese cities, with its EH216 eVTOL making several breakthroughs in the process

 
The Largest Aircraft to Land at London City Is Embraer’s Next-Gen Jet, Powered by SAF
The Largest Aircraft to Land at London City Is Embraer’s Next-Gen Jet, Powered by SAF

25 Jul 2022, 02:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This eye-catching jet is gearing up to become the largest aircraft to operate at LCY, after successfully demonstrating a steep angle approach at this location

 
Boeing 737 MAX Is "ReBooted" After Airshow Sales-Company Says
Boeing 737 MAX Is "ReBooted" After Airshow Sales-Company Says

23 Jul 2022, 07:44 UTC · By: Tim McKenzie / The optimistic expectations among Boeing Commercial Airplane brass heading into the last week's Farnborough airshow became a reality over the five-day event

 
EvTOL Flying Simulators – One Wing Flap Closer to Urban Air Mobility
EvTOL Flying Simulators – One Wing Flap Closer to Urban Air Mobility

22 Jul 2022, 14:05 UTC · By: Razvan Calin / Going electric sky-high needs solid ground if it's to take off. Trashing land-roaming cars for evTOLs requires more than clever tech. Wee need to learn to fly