Vertical Aerospace Becomes the First British Company in 20 Years to Lift off With a New Aircraft. Vertical Aerospace has celebrated “wheels up” for the first time as its electric VX4 prototype conducted its very first airborne test. The full-scale VX4 eVTOL aircraft prototype took off for the first time this past weekend with chief … Read more
Spirit of Innovation, Rolls-Royce’s first electric plane, is finally ready for the skies. The first flight of Rolls-Royce’s revolutionary Spirit of Innovation electric aircraft signals a huge step forward in the global transition to cleaner forms of flight. The plane took to the skies propelled by its powerful 400kW (500+hp) electric powertrain with … Read more
Visitors to AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 had the opportunity to take a close look at the latest in NASA aerospace technology during the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual airshow Monday, July 23, through Sunday, July 29, at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The NASA Exhibit Pavilion, located in Aviation Gateway Park, was packed with exciting interactive simulators, … Read more
Aerion and Lockheed Martin Join Forces to Develop World’s First Supersonic Business Jet. Lockheed Martin’s supersonic experts to offer full support for the development of the Aerion AS2 supersonic bizjet. Two leaders in supersonic technology, Aerion and Lockheed Martin join forces to develop world’s first supersonic business jet. The next- generation, efficient supersonic jet will … Read more
The first right hand VUHL 05 drive example has passed its IVA (Individual Vehicle Approval) test with flying colours and will be seen on UK’s and European roads. The VUHL 05 first hit the headlines at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed, where it was campaigned in the annual hill climb by Mexican-born F1 ace … Read more
Let’s start with an uncomfortable truth: a wheel is, at its most fundamental, a round thing that helps another thing not drag along the ground. Humanity has been making round things for about 5,500 years. We have had a lot of practice. And yet, somehow, in 2025–2026, the wheel has become the most technically complex, … Read more