Aviation
Airbus Kicks Off Another Collaboration for Hydrogen Aircraft Operations in Japan
13 Jun 2022, 03:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Japan wants to become one of the leaders of hydrogen-fueled aviation, with two major players working with Airbus on paving the way for that
Fixar Unveils New Long-Range eVTOL Aircraft That Can Fly 186 Miles on a Single Charge
10 Jun 2022, 11:01 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Fixar unveiled a new eVTOL model that boasts increased flight range and payload capabilities, making it suitable for a variety of commercial applications
Lufthansa Unveils the First Certified 3D-Printed Metal Part for Aircraft Engines
10 Jun 2022, 05:50 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Additive manufacturing can greatly improve the costs of this essential metal spare part that protects aircraft engines from ice buildup
Boston-Based Airline to Start Operating 75 Hydrogen-Powered Regional Aircraft
10 Jun 2022, 04:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Connect Airlines has agreed to purchase 75 ATR 72-600 aircraft converted to hydrogen powertrains, with many more to follow
Award-Winning Interior Design for the Boeing MAX 8 Private Jet Is Inspired by Spa Retreats
10 Jun 2022, 02:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A $70 million Boeing private jet deserves an equally-luxurious cabin, and the award-winning Retreat design concept proves it
The Jet-Powered 500 MPH Air Utility Vehicle Makes Its Official Debut
10 Jun 2022, 02:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The developer of JetPack Aviation revealed the Speeder P2, a game-changing aircraft that claims to be better than any eVTOL
Stratolaunch Cuts Short Sixth Flight Test of Its Mammoth Carrier Aircraft
10 Jun 2022, 00:51 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / On June 9th, Stratolaunch's massive carrier aircraft Roc was supposed to fly over the Mojave Desert for 3.5 hours, but its flight test was cut short
Zipline Unveils the "Holy Grail" of Drone Tech, an Acoustic Detection and Avoidance System
9 Jun 2022, 13:04 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Drone logistics company Zipline unveiled its first onboard acoustic detection and avoidance system for UAVs, touting it as the holy grail of drone technology
ZeroAvia’s Hydrogen-Electric System to Power One Hundred Aircraft in the UK
9 Jun 2022, 04:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / ZeroAvia inked a deal with an aircraft leasing company for the retrofit of 100 airframes with its 600 kW hydrogen-electric powertrain
Houston Startup Unveils Stargazer, a Mach 9 Hypersonic Spaceplane Concept
9 Jun 2022, 03:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Forget air taxis, this spaceplane wants to have you traveling anywhere in the world in less than an hour, and "back in time for dinner"
AutoFlight's New Test Flight Video Reveals the Latest Design of Its Prosperity I Air Taxi
8 Jun 2022, 13:14 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Chinese eVTOL developer AutoFlight releases a new video of its Prosperity I being tested. This version is very close to the final design of the air taxi.
Wizz Air and Airbus Start Exploring the Potential of Future Hydrogen-Based Operations
8 Jun 2022, 03:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Wizz Air believes that hydrogen-fueled aircraft have a place in its fleet and is working with Airbus on making those future operations as efficient as possible
Major Airline Completes Its First Passenger Flight Powered by Sustainable Fuel
7 Jun 2022, 05:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Passengers on a recent Malaysia Airlines flight had the chance of "being part of history" as this was a pioneering flight powered by SAF
Hybrid-Cyclorotor Drone Claims To Have No Competition in Terms of Stability and Precision
6 Jun 2022, 07:21 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Astria is a versatile aerial platform that uses patented cyclorotor technology to move, boasting superior stability and precision than your average drone.
Five Hundred Parts of an Iconic Airliner to Be Auctioned Off Later This Year
6 Jun 2022, 05:32 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A unique auction is coming up this Fall, highlighting the concepts of circular economy and sustainability for the aviation industry
First Fixed-Wing VTOL Drone From Event 38 Is Now Available for Purchase
3 Jun 2022, 09:54 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Ohio-based drone manufacturer Event 38 launched its first fixed-wing VTOL drone. The E400 is light, versatile, and boasts an impressive flight time.
Draganfly's New Drones Are Designed To Be Easily Deployed, Carry More, and Fly Further
3 Jun 2022, 08:11 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Draganfly's new drones are made to lift more, fly further, and be easily assembled and deployed. Meet the Heavy Lift and the Commander 3XL.
Both Airbus A330 Pilots Fall Asleep Mid-Flight at the Same Time, Prompting Terrorism Fears
3 Jun 2022, 03:17 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / A New York to Rome flight on May 1 went 10 minutes without communication, sparking hijacking fears over France and a call to dispatch fighter jets
Google Co-Founder Building Longest Aircraft in the World, Will Serve Humanitarian Missions
2 Jun 2022, 12:58 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / The Pathfinder 1 aircraft is a 400-foot-long (123-meter) new-age zeppelin that could hit the skies in its first test flight in 2023
The Silent, Ultra-Efficient Jaunt Journey Air Taxi to Write History in Canada
2 Jun 2022, 05:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Jaunt Air Mobility is ready to introduce air taxi services using the Journey eVTOL in Quebec, Canada, together with a vertiport developer.