Solar Airship One Has Hybrid Solar-Hydrogen Propulsion, Can Fly Forever
20 Sep 2023, 07:57 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Developed by Euro Airship as a demonstrator for new tech in the field of rigid airships, the Solar Airship One is scheduled for its maiden flight in 2026
5-in-1 Modular Aircraft Uses Different Wings to Reshape Aviation
18 Sep 2023, 07:22 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / British aviation company Aeralis presented during last week's Defence and Security Equipment International show new designs for a modular aicraft
USAF Settles on Blended Wing Body Aircraft Design, This Is It
17 Aug 2023, 12:12 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The U.S. Air Force (USAF) says it has selected California startup JetZero to develop a blended wing body aircraft prototype for its needs
Helicopter Glamping Turns Decommissioned Aircraft Into Luxury Vacation Units
13 Aug 2023, 00:30 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Glamping has never been this cool: a remodeling company is planning to bring decommissioned helicopters into remote locations as glamping units
Lucky Delta Air Lines Customers Get To Ride in a Porsche 918 Spyder
22 Jul 2023, 16:06 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Ever needed to reach a gate very fast? No need to worry about tight transfers for a while if you fly Delta. There's a hypercar waiting to pick you up
Remembering SUMPAC: The World's First Flying Bicycle and Human-Powered Plane
16 Jul 2023, 00:30 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / In 1961, the Southampton University Man Powered Aircraft became the first human-powered aircraft to make an officially authenticated takeoff and flight
ESA Iris Is Giving Airplanes Satellite Comms Tech, And That Means Less Wasted Time
6 Jul 2023, 10:39 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The European Space Agency (ESA) is working on a satellite communications system for airplanes meant to optimize routes and cut fuel consumption
Honda Aircraft Company Will Launch an All-New Light Jet, the HondaJet 2600, in 2028
15 Jun 2023, 09:30 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / The aircraft will have up to 20% better fuel efficiency compared to conventional light jets and can accommodate up to 11 occupants
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Revealed, Promises an Unprecedented Level of Accuracy
12 Jun 2023, 16:15 UTC · By: Cosmin Vasile / Built on an upgraded engine, the next generation of the iconic franchise promises the most immersive flight simulation experiences of all time
NZ National Airline Will Weigh Passengers Before Allowing Them on Flights
1 Jun 2023, 05:18 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The measure is part of a postponed survey for international flights with the purpose of improving load control onboard. It’s bound to cause outrage
Rolls-Royce Completes Testing for the Insanely Powerful UltraFan Aero-Engine Demonstrator
19 May 2023, 13:16 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / The UltraFan technology demonstrator is set to change the aerospace industry with record-breaking performance and new levels of efficiency and sustainability
1956 Messerschmitt KR200 Time Capsule Shows Only 683 Miles on the Clock
18 May 2023, 20:46 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Powered by a two-stroke, single-cylinder engine rated at ten horsepower, the Messerschmitt KR200 reaches a top speed of 56 mph.
Tom Cruise and His P-51K Mustang Made an Appearance at King Charles’ Coronation
8 May 2023, 11:06 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / “You can be my wingman anytime,” the actor said in a pre-recorded message that played during the Coronation concert, honoring the King for his service
Flight 5390: The Harrowing Story of the Pilot Who Got Sucked Out of the Cockpit Window
27 Apr 2023, 15:49 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / A British Airways flight from Birmingham to Malaga almost ended in tragedy because of faulty maintenance work, but didn’t
Remembering the Goodyear Inflatoplane, the Airplane You Could Inflate With a Hand Pump
26 Apr 2023, 11:36 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Before flying cars and eVTOLs, there was the Inflatoplane, an experimental aircraft that packed tightly and fit inside the trunk of the family car
1960 Giroboat: The Boat That Could Fly, but Never Took Off
24 Apr 2023, 13:52 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / “Familiarity breeds contempt,” but nothing compares to the risk of serious bodily harm that comes with a ride on a boat-helicopter hybrid
MVP Aero Model 3: The Incredible Aircraft You Could Land Anywhere, Go Camping With
23 Apr 2023, 06:43 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / World’s “most versatile plane” could work as an aircraft, boat, or tent for overnight camping, offering the perfect solution for the perfect vacation in two
The Helicamper Is How You Turn an Old Military Aircraft Into the Coolest RV on Earth
21 Apr 2023, 05:56 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Decommissioned 1978 SA 330J Puma helicopter has been upcycled into a self-sufficient, very impressive camper for two, with all the creature comforts of home
Nisus Is a Wingless, Compact Gyroplane That Offers Speed, Safety, and Comfort
18 Apr 2023, 13:38 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / Nisus is a unique gyroplane design aimed at both recreational and professional flying. It is easy to pilot and offers a 310-mile (500-km) range
5 Tips for an Airplane Home Conversion, From the Builder of the 727 Airplane Home
2 Apr 2023, 10:00 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Bruce Campbell says he has no regrets about spending his money on the Boeing 727 home, but there are some things he’d do differently, if he could