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Aviation

Having been born at about the same time as automobiles, machines that can take to the sky through whatever means have quickly grown into pillars of the society we now know. From drones to supersonic passenger jets and VTOLs, you can experience this magnificent world here, in autoevolution's Aviation section.
Former Olympian Trevor Jacob Crashed a Plane on Purpose for Clicks, the FAA Rules
Former Olympian Trevor Jacob Crashed a Plane on Purpose for Clicks, the FAA Rules

21 Apr 2022, 05:56 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The daredevil and vlogger staged a single-engine plane crash in November 2021, just so he could put out a video of it later

 
Bombardier’s Newest Luxury Private Jet Wins Award for Groundbreaking Design
Bombardier’s Newest Luxury Private Jet Wins Award for Groundbreaking Design

21 Apr 2022, 03:36 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Canadian aircraft maker snatched the top award for its next-generation business jet, the Challenger 3500, with innovative features

 
Eve’s Future Air Taxi Will Boast Thales’ Cutting-Edge Avionics and Electrical System
Eve’s Future Air Taxi Will Boast Thales’ Cutting-Edge Avionics and Electrical System

21 Apr 2022, 02:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The eVTOL race is getting tighter and one of the players that's aiming for a top position is betting on the advanced Thales technology

 
Russian Planes Travel Almost Record Distance to Recover Expelled Diplomats
Russian Planes Travel Almost Record Distance to Recover Expelled Diplomats

20 Apr 2022, 12:40 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / A Russian Ilyushin Il-96-300 flew for 15,163 km (9,421 miles) last week, in stages, to recover expelled diplomats from Spain and Greece

 
Gulfstream Delivers the First G600 Outfitted in Dallas, Boasting an Award-Wining Interior
Gulfstream Delivers the First G600 Outfitted in Dallas, Boasting an Award-Wining Interior

20 Apr 2022, 03:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Folks can't get enough of the luxurious G600 business jet, so Gulfstream expanded its outfitting operations to Dallas, showcasing a bespoke cabin

 
Jetson Aero Takes Over Tuscany’s Breathtaking Hills in Awesome New Footage
Jetson Aero Takes Over Tuscany’s Breathtaking Hills in Awesome New Footage

20 Apr 2022, 02:33 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The revolutionary electric private jet turns heads once again. This time, it gives us a glimpse of the stunning hills of Tuscany

 
Casia G Ground-Based Surveillance System Gets Weather-Enhanced To Improve Drone Operations
Casia G Ground-Based Surveillance System Gets Weather-Enhanced To Improve Drone Operations

19 Apr 2022, 16:15 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Iris Automation and TruWeather aim to improve UAS operations by integrating weather services and sensors into the Casia G ground-based detect and alert system.

 
NASA Supersonic Aircraft Moves to California, Nose (And More) Still Missing
NASA Supersonic Aircraft Moves to California, Nose (And More) Still Missing

19 Apr 2022, 09:16 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / NASA and Lockheed Martin take the X-59 QueSST aircraft back to California for more testing before the anticipated test flight later this year

 
Italian-Engineered Beluga Drone Has Style, AI Capabilities, and It's Multi-Mission-Ready
Italian-Engineered Beluga Drone Has Style, AI Capabilities, and It's Multi-Mission-Ready

18 Apr 2022, 09:34 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Resilient, fast, and highly adaptable, Italian-engineered drone Beluga is a versatile UAV suitable for any type of application

 
One of the Largest U.S. Commuter Airlines to Operate All-Electric Luxury Aircraft
One of the Largest U.S. Commuter Airlines to Operate All-Electric Luxury Aircraft

18 Apr 2022, 04:47 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / An all-electric regional fleet is no longer an impossible dream, but one that's closer to becoming real for commuters in the U.S.

 
Boom Offers an Exclusive Closer Look at Its Jaw-Dropping Supersonic Aircraft This Summer
Boom Offers an Exclusive Closer Look at Its Jaw-Dropping Supersonic Aircraft This Summer

18 Apr 2022, 03:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The company that is developing the world's largest airliner that will be 100% emissions-free while flying at supersonic speeds offers an immersive experience

 
Embraer’s E190-E2 Jet Shows Off Its Shark Livery and Prowess on a Tour in Vietnam
Embraer’s E190-E2 Jet Shows Off Its Shark Livery and Prowess on a Tour in Vietnam

18 Apr 2022, 03:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / New-generation commercial aircraft are meant to combine performance with environmental benefits and a great look, and the E190-E2 proves it

 
A Specially Equipped Drone Will Keep an Eye on Harmful Ship Emissions in the Baltic Sea
A Specially Equipped Drone Will Keep an Eye on Harmful Ship Emissions in the Baltic Sea

15 Apr 2022, 04:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A remotely-piloted aircraft with special equipment will be conducting a campaign on behalf of the European Maritime Safety Agency

 
Lilium’s High-Speed eVTOL Jet Takes Final Steps Toward Certification
Lilium’s High-Speed eVTOL Jet Takes Final Steps Toward Certification

14 Apr 2022, 04:38 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Lilium claims to be a revolutionary high-speed aircraft that can take off and land vertically, and it's gearing up for official certification

 
Airbus and Kawasaki Are Paving the Way for Hydrogen Commercial Aircraft in Japan
Airbus and Kawasaki Are Paving the Way for Hydrogen Commercial Aircraft in Japan

14 Apr 2022, 03:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Two big names in the aviation and hydrogen industries are joining forces to accelerate the introduction of hydrogen-powered aircraft in Japan

 
New Cargo eVTOL Concept From CycloTech and Yamato Boasts Unique Design and Features
New Cargo eVTOL Concept From CycloTech and Yamato Boasts Unique Design and Features

13 Apr 2022, 13:55 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / A new concept of cargo eVTOL aircraft was recently unveiled by CycloTech and Yamato, one that uses the former's innovative CycloRotor propulsion system

 
Wisk and Skyports Join Forces for Autonomous Air Taxi Operations in the U.S.
Wisk and Skyports Join Forces for Autonomous Air Taxi Operations in the U.S.

13 Apr 2022, 05:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The two partners have released a first-of-its-kind Concept of Operations for the integration of self-flying eVTOLs and vertiports

 
Airbus eXtra Performance Wing Demonstrator Gets Closer to Its First Test Flight
Airbus eXtra Performance Wing Demonstrator Gets Closer to Its First Test Flight

12 Apr 2022, 19:14 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Airbus' nature-inspired eXtra Performance Wing demonstrator has recently completed wind-tunnel tests, moving closer to its first test flight

 
Air Taxis Soon to Fly Over Bali, as a Chinese eVTOL Manufacturer Scores Its Largest Order
Air Taxis Soon to Fly Over Bali, as a Chinese eVTOL Manufacturer Scores Its Largest Order

12 Apr 2022, 04:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It won't be long before we start taking air taxis for sightseeing in some of the world's most exotic places, and this recent collaboration proves it

 
Dassault Aviation Recognized as a “Climate Leader” Among European Companies
Dassault Aviation Recognized as a “Climate Leader” Among European Companies

11 Apr 2022, 05:38 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Dassault's efforts for promoting the use of sustainable aviation fuel and many other eco-friendly initiatives were recognized officially