Tag: aviation
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The new IWC Top Gun watch will withstand the extreme strain that pilots experience in supersonic jets
A timepiece is still an essential piece of a pilot’s gear. This new Chronograph from IWC will withstand the brutality of a fighter jet. IWC Schaffhausen complements its TOP GUN range of Pilot’s Watches with the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition “SFTI”. IWC Pilot’s watch Chronograph Top Gun Edition in black Ceramic…
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Unique seabird inspired Airbus engineers to create innovative aircraft
Revolutionising aircraft wing design is one of the objectives of Airbus’ AlbatrossOne—a project that draws on inspiration from the albatross’ flight techniques. The demonstrator aircraft, which is a small-scale version based on the A321 aircraft, is constructed from carbon-fibre and glass-fibre-reinforced polymers, as well as components from additive manufacturing. Freely flapping wing-tips…
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Inside the airline industry’s meltdown
Coronavirus has hit few sectors harder than air travel, wiping out tens of thousands of jobs and uncountable billions in revenue. While most fleets were grounded, the industry was forced to reimagine its future
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Flying-V, the energy-efficient aircraft of the future, makes successful maiden flight
The scale model of the Flying-V – the energy-efficient aircraft of the future – has flown for the first time. KLM and TU Delft present successful first flight Flying-V flying-wing aircraft. A year and a half ago Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced the start of the…
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This eVTOL pioneer is accelerating The Future of Flight
What if airplanes required no runways? What if airplanes required no airports? What if airplanes required no fuel? Electric flight is here today. The next exciting, inevitable milestone will be its commercialization. Electric aviation is one of the most exciting innovations in the aerospace sector. The VTOL market is rapidly expanding as…
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The ultimate business tool: Spacious, long-range Global 5500 Business Jet enters into service
This spacious and efficient aircraft is the ultimate business tool, with the range and access to safely take you where you need to be. Bombardier Celebrates Entry-into-service of Spacious, Long-range Global 5500 Business Jet. The new Global 5500 business jet offers a unique blend of innovation, style and comfort. Bombardier announced the entry-into-service of…