Tag: Aircraft
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Production Winding Down For Iconic Aircraft That Set The Standard For Large-Cabin and Long-Range Performance
Gulfstream G550 set the standard for subsequent aircraft and the industry. Gulfstream sells last commercially available G550. The final commercial aircraft will be delivered to a customer in 2021. Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced it has sold the last commercially available Gulfstream G550, clearing the way for production of the award-winning business-aviation icon…
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The future of travel and why the private jet market could benefit
The COVID-19 pandemic has grounded flights and the travel industry in general but as things are slowly getting back to normal, what will the future of travel look like? Right now, whilst the gears are indeed starting to slowly turn, the latest FCO advice is that Brits are still not permitted to travel…
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This two-seater is a game-changing electric aircraft in terms of technological innovations and cost-efficiency
The type certification of the Pipistrel Velis Electro is the first step towards the commercial use of electric aircraft, which is needed to make emission-free aviation feasible. It is considerably quieter than other aeroplanes and produces no combustion gases at all. Pipistrel will deliver the first 31 Velis Electro to customers in…
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The most popular single-engine aircraft in aviation history celebrates 65th anniversary
Since the aircraft first took to the sky, more than 45,000 Skyhawks have been delivered to customers around the world—more than any other aircraft in the industry and solidifying the Skyhawk as the aircraft of choice for pilot training. Textron Aviation is honoring the 65th anniversary of the first flight of the most…
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Automotive Technology Meets Aerospace Innovation: Mobi-One Tilt-Wing eVTOL
The latest step towards the commercialization of affordable urban air mobility. Michigan-based Airspace Experience Technologies (ASX), an aviation technology start-up, is re-imagining personal air transportation with MOBi-One – an electric take off and landing, wing-lifted (eVTOL) aircraft. More efficient than a helicopter. Five times faster than driving for the same cost per…
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The aircraft seats of the near future
Two aircraft seat solutions taking into account social distancing among passengers. Based in Latina, Italy, one hour drive south of Rome, Aviointeriors created in 1972 is one of the leading aircraft seat manufacturers in the world. Aviointeriors has been producing aircraft cabin interiors and passenger seats for over 40 years. Their proposal…