AgustaWestland unveils “Project Zero” Tilt Rotor Technology Demonstrator – The world’s first electric tilt-rotor aircraft It is conceived to hover like a helicopter and to perform forward flight like an airplane. It is called Project Zero and it represents the world’s first electric tilt-rotor aircraft. “Project Zero” tilt rotor technology demonstrator, the brainchild of the Anglo-Italian … Read more
‘Vomit Comet’ sets commercial flights in Europe From March 15, Europe’s “Zero-G” aircraft will start commercial flights offering true weightlessness without going to space. The ZERO-G Experience is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience true weightlessness. On the specially modified Boeing, parabolic arcs are performed to create a weightless environment allowing to float, flip and soar as if … Read more
Flying yacht: Seaplane-convertible trimaran sailing yacht The idea of combining the air transport with water vehicles is literally in the air. Seaplane-convertible yacht, sailboat airplane, honeymoon space shuttle, innovative plane propulsion system, large capacity interurban air transport. The science-fiction projects created by Octuri have a single goal – to create dream planes. The latest Octuri … Read more
Nasa, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Gulfstream scientists work to build a supersonic jet that would fly more than 2,485 mile per hour, and can fly its passengers from London to Sydney in just four hours. The biggest obstacle scientists are working to overcome is the sonic boom that was produced by the Concorde supersonic jet. … Read more
Solar Impulse experimental solar-powered plane has taken off from Madrid en route to Morocco in a bid to complete its first transcontinental flight. Gibraltar Crossing and Madrid – Rabat flight is a historical moment for the Solar Impulse and for solar aviation. The mission is as a final dress rehearsal for a round-the-world flight with … Read more
Air-Elf aircraft concept is able to take-off or land vertically Air-Elf Aircraft Concept designed by Yinze Hu has “Air Caterpillar” – a new type of wings which combine the advantages of both the jet aircraft and helicopter and can be transformed in order to meet the needs of flexibility and speed of the aircraft. Highly … Read more