Austrian-based CycloTech wants to prove the viability of the Voith-Schneider-Propeller concept for the aviation industry. The core of the drive concept was established by Ernst Schneider and the Voith GmbH technology group nearly 100years ago, and patented as the Voith Schneider Propeller (VSP). The drive provides high maneuverability, and ships equipped with two … Read more
Virgin Galactic Unveils Mach 3 Aircraft Design for High Speed Travel, and partnership with Rolls-Royce. Virgin Galactic unveiled the design of its high speed aircraft. The aerospace and space travel company also revealed that it will collaborate with Rolls-Royce for designing and developing the engine propulsion technology for the high speed commercial aircraft. … Read more
See space and Earth in a weightless state. Virgin Galactic, the vertically integrated aerospace and space travel company, revealed the cabin interior of its first SpaceShipTwo vehicle, VSS Unity in a virtual event streamed live on YouTube. Aspiring astronauts and space enthusiasts around the world, now have the opportunity to explore the Virgin … Read more
What if airplanes required no runways? What if airplanes required no airports? What if airplanes required no fuel? Electric flight is here today. The next exciting, inevitable milestone will be its commercialization. Electric aviation is one of the most exciting innovations in the aerospace sector. The VTOL market is rapidly expanding as … Read more
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The new Magico M9 loudspeaker can present intense crescendos with unconstrained power, yet reproduce the most delicate musical passages with transparency and stunning microdynamic detail. Even though the M9 has a commanding physical presence, in sonic terms, it completely vanishes. This four-way, six-driver floor standing system from Magico features the world’s first … Read more