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The RotorX Dragon Is Here as the World’s First Personal Air Vehicle That Anyone Can Fly
The RotorX Dragon Is Here as the World’s First Personal Air Vehicle That Anyone Can Fly

9 Dec 2022, 05:36 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / No one said that air mobility has to be all about functionality: RotorX and aircraft contractor Advanced Tactics create a kit eVTOL just for fun

 
Here’s What Makes Donald Trump’s Boeing 757 the Most Famous Private Jet in the World
Here’s What Makes Donald Trump’s Boeing 757 the Most Famous Private Jet in the World

8 Dec 2022, 05:44 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The Boeing 757 known as Trump Force One was featured heavily on the 2016 campaign trail and is now back for more of the same, after a new livery and upgrades

 
Meet the Hungarocopter, Because Nothing Says Luxury Like Your Private DIY Helicopter
Meet the Hungarocopter, Because Nothing Says Luxury Like Your Private DIY Helicopter

7 Dec 2022, 11:03 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / This is the first ultralight aircraft with civilian and military functionality developed in Hungary, and it started out as a kit helicopter you could build your

 
You Can Own this Flyworthy Spitfire IX, One of the Most Iconic British WWII Aircraft
You Can Own this Flyworthy Spitfire IX, One of the Most Iconic British WWII Aircraft

4 Dec 2022, 21:48 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / Besides cars, vintage aircraft also have a competitive market, and their prices continue to beat many other stocks in terms of return on investments

 
Airbus Builds a Liquid Hydrogen Refueling Station After Rolls-Royce's Breakthrough
Airbus Builds a Liquid Hydrogen Refueling Station After Rolls-Royce's Breakthrough

1 Dec 2022, 20:33 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The French company will pursue this noble mission to clean the skies with the help of liquid hydrogen. Here’s what’s happening soon

 
Modern Flight Combat Simulator 'Sky Gamblers – Air Supremacy 2' Out Now on iOS
Modern Flight Combat Simulator 'Sky Gamblers – Air Supremacy 2' Out Now on iOS

1 Dec 2022, 19:24 UTC · By: Cosmin Vasile / The sequel to the original classic hit refines the formula bringing balance between simulation and arcade to make it accessible to all players

 
This French Helicopter Is Older and Better Than You Think, Flies for U.S. Coast Guard Too
This French Helicopter Is Older and Better Than You Think, Flies for U.S. Coast Guard Too

1 Dec 2022, 16:35 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / This is one of the most produced helicopters in the world, and its 50 years of history didn't end but continued with upgraded components and engines

 
This Former East-European Military Trainer Is Powered by a Lycoming Engine
This Former East-European Military Trainer Is Powered by a Lycoming Engine

1 Dec 2022, 12:12 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / Finding a former military trainer aircraft that can do aerobatics and host four people on board might not be easy, especially if your budget is under $100k

 
The Road to Zero-Emission Aviation Just Became Smoother
The Road to Zero-Emission Aviation Just Became Smoother

30 Nov 2022, 23:56 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / While the automotive industry struggles with various options to power vehicles, Airbus unveiled its latest concept of a zero-emission fuel cell engine

 
In 160 Years, This Automaker Made Everything From Sewing Machines to Rockets
In 160 Years, This Automaker Made Everything From Sewing Machines to Rockets

29 Nov 2022, 23:19 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / This automaker started by making sewing machines back in 1862. Along the road, it also built a motorized plow, motorbikes, and even a 200-hp aircraft engine

 
Ilyushin 18 Airliner Lives a Second Glorious Life as Most Romantic Hotel Suite
Ilyushin 18 Airliner Lives a Second Glorious Life as Most Romantic Hotel Suite

29 Nov 2022, 07:18 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Once used by communist party leaders, the 1960 aircraft has been converted into a very fancy hotel suite, with a jacuzzi, spa, and excellent views

 
An Engineer Built a Lancaster Bomber Cockpit Replica From Scratch, in His Garage
An Engineer Built a Lancaster Bomber Cockpit Replica From Scratch, in His Garage

25 Nov 2022, 12:17 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The replica sold at auction for an undisclosed amount, with pensioner Norman Groom hoping it might be put on display inside a war museum

 
Stellantis-Backed Archer Presents Its eVTOL Production Aircraft Called Midnight
Stellantis-Backed Archer Presents Its eVTOL Production Aircraft Called Midnight

18 Nov 2022, 11:16 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The future of flying taxis is closer than any of us could have imagined. Archer, a startup that received money from auto giant Stellantis has a working product

 
Primoco Lands $7 Million Order for Its 'One 150' Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Primoco Lands $7 Million Order for Its 'One 150' Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

14 Nov 2022, 15:48 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Czech UAV developer Primoco announced a substantial order worth $7 million for its One 150 unmanned aerial vehicle, from a non-European customer.

 
ISS-900 Lyda Is a Virtual Interceptor To Conquer Space and Raise Technological Controversy
ISS-900 Lyda Is a Virtual Interceptor To Conquer Space and Raise Technological Controversy

13 Nov 2022, 16:59 UTC · By: Razvan Calin / Crafted on the pixel anvil of a Dutch artist, the flying machine opens the realm of virtual vision for military aircraft for a space-defending future

 
German Engineers Are One Step Closer to a Liquid Hydrogen-Electric Passenger Aircraft
German Engineers Are One Step Closer to a Liquid Hydrogen-Electric Passenger Aircraft

10 Nov 2022, 04:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A German project is looking to launch the world's first passenger aircraft to be powered by liquid hydrogen, in just a few years

 
Autonomous Black Hawk Helicopter Performs Life-Saving Mission for the First Time
Autonomous Black Hawk Helicopter Performs Life-Saving Mission for the First Time

2 Nov 2022, 22:54 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Sikorsky and DARPA have successfully demonstrated autonomous mission scenarios with an optionally piloted UH-60A Black Hawk

 
Newly Unveiled Skiron-X Unmanned Aircraft Is Flexible and Designed for Long-Range Missions
Newly Unveiled Skiron-X Unmanned Aircraft Is Flexible and Designed for Long-Range Missions

2 Nov 2022, 13:12 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Boeing-owned aircraft developer Aurora Flight Sciences unveiled a new small UAS, namely the Skiron-X. It is flexible and boasts an impressive flight endurance

 
The Mouse Is Back: Walt Disney’s Private Plane That Was Left to Rot Is Now Restored
The Mouse Is Back: Walt Disney’s Private Plane That Was Left to Rot Is Now Restored

1 Nov 2022, 09:44 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / One of the most iconic private jets in the world was this seemingly-unassuming Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I introduced in 1964, retired in 1992

 
World’s Largest Aircraft Flies With Its Hypersonic Separation Vehicle for the First Time
World’s Largest Aircraft Flies With Its Hypersonic Separation Vehicle for the First Time

31 Oct 2022, 02:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The incredible Roc aircraft that's almost as big as a football field, flied over the Mojave desert with an autonomous hypersonic vehicle attached to it