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Lucky Delta Air Lines Customers Get To Ride in a Porsche 918 Spyder
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

 
This Boeing 737 Is Now a 2-Level, 4-Person Backyard Retreat with a Jet Engine Jacuzzi
This Boeing 737 Is Now a 2-Level, 4-Person Backyard Retreat with a Jet Engine Jacuzzi

13 Mar 2023, 09:18 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Entrepreneur Steve knows “nothing about planes” but he knows a lot about having fun when doing quirky projects, and the Marwell Mile High Club is proof

 
Not Even a $6M Restoration Would Get Elvis Presley's Lockheed Jetstar Up in the Air Again
Not Even a $6M Restoration Would Get Elvis Presley's Lockheed Jetstar Up in the Air Again

6 Mar 2023, 12:52 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Grounded for life due to government regulations, Elvis Presley's 1962 Lockheed Jetstar needs more than a million-dollar restoration to fly again.

 
Watch These Shows If You're a Car, Space or Aircraft Fan (March 2023 - Netflix, Hulu)
Watch These Shows If You're a Car, Space or Aircraft Fan (March 2023 - Netflix, Hulu)

2 Mar 2023, 09:31 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Get ready for summer blockbuster season with a fresh batch of action movies and plenty of classics: streaming platforms have the best combo

 
Elvis Presley's 1962 Lockheed Private Jet Comes Back to Life After 40 Years
Elvis Presley's 1962 Lockheed Private Jet Comes Back to Life After 40 Years

1 Mar 2023, 14:59 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Owned by "The King of Rock'n Roll" for a few months, this Lockheed Jetstar spent about four decades sitting in Roswell, New Mexico.