Tag: aviation
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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…
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The first-ever privately built supersonic commercial aircraft to begin flight testing in 2024
Aerion Will Build a New State-of-the-Art Campus in Melbourne, Florida. Aerion is the industry leader mapping out a successful, sustainable return to supersonic flight. The only supersonic aircraft ever designed for carbon-neutral operation. AS2 to be the first aircraft that’s safe, stylish, sustainable, and supersonic. Aerion AS2 is the first-ever privately built supersonic…
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Loyal Wingman – Boeing’s largest investment in an unmanned aircraft outside of the United States
Boeing Rolls Out First Loyal Wingman Unmanned Aircraft. The Loyal Wingman prototype now moves into ground testing, followed by taxi and first flight later this year. The prototype will advance Boeing’s global Airpower Teaming System. Boeing-led Australian industry team has presented the first unmanned Loyal Wingman aircraft to the Royal Australian Air Force,…