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747 Wing House Is How a Boeing 747 Became a Family Home and an International Star
747 Wing House Is How a Boeing 747 Became a Family Home and an International Star

27 Dec 2022, 14:52 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Designed and built by David Randall Hertz, Wing House is a brilliant example of regenerative design, with a focus on sustainability and “poetic” architecture

 
Argon GTL 915 iS Gyrocopter Could Be the Future of Urban Air Mobility
Argon GTL 915 iS Gyrocopter Could Be the Future of Urban Air Mobility

26 Dec 2022, 00:29 UTC · By: Ancuta Iosub / Built by Manufaktura Lotnicza, the aircraft could be used both as a recreational vehicle and for goods delivery, with a cargo load of 650 pounds

 
Remembering the Boeing 727 Home on a Pole, World’s Fastest House That Rotated in the Wind
Remembering the Boeing 727 Home on a Pole, World’s Fastest House That Rotated in the Wind

24 Dec 2022, 08:24 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / Upcycling at its best: using decommissioned aircraft to build a house that moved with strong winds, elevated off the ground for protection against floods

 
World’s First Winery Airline, Invivo Air, Is Ready for Takeoff
World’s First Winery Airline, Invivo Air, Is Ready for Takeoff

23 Dec 2022, 09:26 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The maiden flight is scheduled for January 31, 2023 and sold out in record time. Invivo is planning more national and international dates soon

 
Rolls-Royce's Record-Breaking 87,000 HP UltraFan Engine Is Getting Ready for Testing
Rolls-Royce's Record-Breaking 87,000 HP UltraFan Engine Is Getting Ready for Testing

19 Dec 2022, 19:38 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / Rolls-Royce is excited as it prepares for the testing phase of its groundbreaking UltraFan engine - the technology is powered by sustainable fuel

 
Fresh McLaren and Skunk Works Partnership Will Mix the Worlds of Aviation and Automotive
Fresh McLaren and Skunk Works Partnership Will Mix the Worlds of Aviation and Automotive

12 Dec 2022, 17:17 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / The companies are collaborating to explore futuristic design using Skunk Works' cutting-edge technologies and McLaren's expertise

 
This Is the Most Produced Warbird Ever, You Can Buy It With Less Money Than You'd Think
This Is the Most Produced Warbird Ever, You Can Buy It With Less Money Than You'd Think

11 Dec 2022, 22:20 UTC · By: Tudor Serban / Buying the most produced warbird of all time might be cheaper than you think, but don't expect any fancy features on it, and it can hit 100 mph on a dive

 
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