United Airlines to invest in electric aircraft startup to decarbonize air travel

  New Electric Aircraft Set to Take Flight by 2026. United Airlines acquires 100 of Heart Aerospace’s ES-19 aircraft, a 19-seat electric airliner that has the potential to decarbonize regional air travel. United Airlines Ventures (UAV) along with Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV) and Mesa Airlines, has invested in electric aircraft startup Heart Aerospace. Heart Aerospace … Read more

Future Lab 2021: From automotive technology to space exploration and health, let’s take a look into the future

    From debut unveilings to the latest technology developments, Future Lab at this year 2021 Goodwood Festival of Speed is full of innovative exhibitors and is a must-see spectacle. Airbus Airbus returns to Future Lab in 2021 to present their latest Mars rover, built for the European Space Agency, which forms a critical part … Read more

Virgin Galactic’s first fully crewed spaceflight to have founder Richard Branson onboard

  For the first time, Virgin Galactic will share a global livestream of the spaceflight. Sir Richard Branson will be onboard Virgin Galactic’s first fully crewed spaceflight. Virgin Galactic Holdings, the vertically integrated aerospace and space travel company, announced “Unity 22” mission, the twenty-second flight test for VSS Unity and the Company’s fourth crewed spaceflight. … Read more

With Space Balloon you can see the full blackness of space and 450 miles in every direction on Earth

    Space Perspective have reimagined space travel. Instead of rocketing away from the Earth at high velocity, you ascend on a gentle, yet thrilling journey and look back at our planet from an entirely new perspective. The space balloon will start flying space passengers in 2024. The most breathtaking Six Hours of Your Life … Read more

Hydrogen to arrive in airports by 2035, Climate Impact of Aviation, and other Aviation News

First hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft to arrive in airports by 2035 A partnership between an aircraft manufacturer, an airport authority and a hydrogen expert is an important and necessary step to prepare for the entry-into-service of a zero-emission aircraft by 2035. Air Liquide, Airbus and Groupe ADP Partner to Prepare Paris Airports for the Hydrogen Era. … Read more

The Euroglider Autonomous Electric Glider is not Waiting For Good Weather

The Euroglider Autonomous Electric Glider Project Takes Off. The ambition of this glider is to be able to carry out complete instructional flights autonomously without having to wait for favorable aerological conditions and while preserving the environment. The result of an innovative partnership involving the European Association for the Development of Gliding (AEDEVV), Dassault Aviation … Read more