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
Boom Supersonic is transforming air travel with Overture, the world’s fastest airliner, optimized for speed, safety, and sustainability. American places deposit on 20 Overture aircraft. American Airlines Announces Agreement to Purchase Boom Supersonic Overture Aircraft, Places Deposit on 20 Overtures. Boom Supersonic‘s Overture supersonic jet is being designed to carry 65 to 80 passengers at … Read more
Electric EEL Aircraft Shows the Real-World Capability of Hybrid-Electric Upgrades. The Ampaire Electric EEL flew 1,075 miles (1730 km) nonstop on its journey to Oshkosh—a groundbreaking accomplishment for an electrified aircraft. The Ampaire hybrid-electric EEL demonstrator aircraft completed a 1,880 statute mile mission from Los Angeles to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where it was on display at … Read more
Boeing’s fuel efficient 777-9 and 737-10 jets are coming to Farnborough Airshow 2022. Both airplanes are making their UK debut with flights from Seattle powered by a blend of sustainable aviation fuel to reduce CO2 emissions. CH-47 Chinook, P-8A Poseidon, FA-18E/F among defense platforms on display. Wisk Aero’s pilotless, all-electric air taxi to make European … Read more
A first look at latest Universal Hydrogen progress towards zero-carbon aviation solutions. Universal Hydrogen Inaugurates Engineering Design Center and European Headquarters in Toulouse, France. Attendees, including top aerospace industry leaders and dignitaries from the Occitanie Region, received a first look at latest Universal Hydrogen progress towards zero-carbon aviation solutions. An end-to-end solution for hydrogen-powered flight. … Read more
Volocopter‘s 4-Seater Aircraft Takes First Flight VoloConnect expands the total addressable market for Volocopter’s family of eVTOL aircraft to USD 290 billion Zero operating emissions for safe and sustainable flight speeds of over 155 mph and >60 mi range. At the 2022 UP.Summit, the annual gathering of leaders in transportation innovation, urban air mobility (UAM) … Read more