Aviation
Gulfstream's Longest-Range Jet Successfully Completes Maiden Flight
29 Jun 2022, 01:01 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Gulfstream's fastest, longest-range business jet, the G800, completed its maiden flight. The aircraft flew for two hours powered by a mix of kerosene and SAF
Russia Plans Drastic Switch to Over 80% Domestically-Produced Aircraft
28 Jun 2022, 03:31 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Russian government allegedly declared that it has $14.5 billion available to boost its local aviation industry so that it override international sanctions
Insane Flying Hotel Concept Envisions the Future of Nuclear-Powered Luxury
28 Jun 2022, 02:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This huge flying hotel could carry 5,000 people and stay above the clouds for years, powered by nuclear reactors - is this the future of luxury travel?
Want a Private Jet With More Flair Than a Cessna? This BAC Strikemaster Will Do Nicely
27 Jun 2022, 15:59 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / Though it's most famous as a trainer, the Strikemaster could accommodate as many as two 7.62 mm machine guns with 550 rounds each plus bombs and rockets
Event 38 Proves the Benefits of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power on Demo Flight of Its E450 Drone
27 Jun 2022, 12:14 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Ohio-based aircraft manufacturer Event 38 demonstrated the benefits of hydrogen fuel cell power in a demo flight of its E450 fixed-wing VTOL drone
The E-Jets Freighters Are Embraer’s Solution for Sustainable Air Cargo Transportation
27 Jun 2022, 02:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Old passenger aircraft are getting a new life as efficient and sustainable freighters, ready to handle the demands of future cargo transportation
Dragonfly-Like Electric Aircraft Completes a Flight Between Two Amazon Facilities
27 Jun 2022, 01:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A milestone flight between two Amazon facilities was successfully carried out by the Arctic bird-inspired eVTOL designed by Beta Technologies
H2 Clipper's Disruptive Airship Boasts Insane Specs, Can Carry 340,000 Lb for 6,000 Miles
24 Jun 2022, 07:50 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / H2 Clipper is working on an amazing hydrogen-powered airship that is meant to disrupt the air freight industry, with its insane capabilities
EHang Displays a Prototype of Its 80 MPH eVTOL to Be Used by Spain’s Police Force
24 Jun 2022, 05:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Spanish Policia Nacional will be operating the Chinese manufacturer's short-range eVTOL, currently showcased at two major events
Formula One Experts to Develop an Ultra-Light Rear Fuselage for the CityAirbus Air Taxi
24 Jun 2022, 04:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Two reputable German experts in the field will be working on the Airbus future eVTOL powered by a Californian motor, to make it even more efficient
Rolls-Royce to Boost Hybrid-Electric Flights With Turbogenerator Technology
24 Jun 2022, 03:31 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Rolls-Royce is gearing up to take air taxi transportation to the next level by boosting battery power with top-level turbogenerator technology
Volocopter Equips Its Air Taxi With Safer, Optical, Fly-by-Light Flight Control System
23 Jun 2022, 15:24 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / German eVTOL developer Volocopter aims to equip its VoloCity air taxi with a fly-by-light control system that's going to be developed by Diehl Aerospace
Regional Aircraft Flies Powered by 100% SAF in Both Engines for the First Time in History
23 Jun 2022, 02:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Many test flights using SAF in one engine were carried out before, but for the first time in history, an aircraft flew with SAF in both engines
First Airbus Helicopter Powered by 100 Percent SAF Takes to the Skies
22 Jun 2022, 16:04 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Recently, an Airbus H225 helicopter successfully performed a test flight using 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
Weatherproof Aerieport Drone Nesting Station Can Be Operated From Anywhere in the World
22 Jun 2022, 13:43 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Canadian drone solutions provider Volatus Aerospace unveiled Aerieport, a drone nesting station that can be remotely operated from anywhere in the world
This 180 MPH All-Electric Seaglider Could Soon Be Making Waves in Hawaii
22 Jun 2022, 03:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Forget ferries and regional airplanes. This electric seaglider that can hit impressive speeds with zero emissions is gearing up for regional operations
Gulfstream G700 Blows Competition Out of the Water Again With Its Stunning Design
22 Jun 2022, 01:44 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The new G700 snatched another prestigious award for its stunning cabin that claims to be the most spectacular in the industry
Hydrogen Can Become the New Aviation Fuel, As Mitsubishi and Hokkaido Want To Show
21 Jun 2022, 07:42 UTC · By: Camelia Bistrae / Studies to begin in the near future are set to determine whether hydrogen can be used as an aviation fuel, and how effective it is compared to other resources.
Airbus and Qantas Are Laying the Foundation for a Local SAF Industry in Australia
21 Jun 2022, 04:50 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Sustainable Aviation Fuel is seen as the holy grail for green flights, but it's still not easily available or affordable, and Australia wants to change that
Skyports Is Testing the Delivery of School Meals by Drone
20 Jun 2022, 14:31 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Vertiport builder and drone services provider Skyports is testing the delivery of school meals by drone in rural and remote island schools in Scotland