DragonFire laser defense system performs UK’s first aerial target firing
The DragonFire laser directed energy weapon (LDEW) system, developed by the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) in collaboration…
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Swiss-based Sirius Aviation unveils hydrogen-powered eVTOL
Sirius Aviation, a Swiss startup led by Ukraine-born entrepreneur Alexey Popov, unveiled its Sirius Jet hydrogen-powered hybrid eVTOL…
Horizon Aircraft lists on Nasdaq, receives large order from India for its eVTOL
It has been an eventful week for Canadian eVTOL developer, Horizon Aircraft. The startup, which has kept a…
McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle: the most fearsome US fighter jet
The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle, now known as the Boeing F-15 Eagle, stands as an enduring symbol of…
NASA and Lockheed Martin roll out X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft
NASA and Lockheed Martin have introduced the X-59, a supersonic aircraft designed to break the sound barrier without…
Overair builds full-scale Butterfly eVTOL prototype
Overair, an eVTOL aircraft developer based in Santa Ana, California, unveiled on December 19, 2023, a full-scale prototype…
AIR ONE eVTOL moves forward with US Air Force AFWERX program
AIR, an advanced air mobility startup working on a two-seater eVTOL aircraft, announced on December 20, 2023, that…
easyJet to adopt Collins Aerospace GlobalConnect system on 330 Airbus aircraft
easyJet has selected the Collins Aerospace GlobalConnect system to equip the 330 Airbus A320 aircraft in its fleet. With…
Bristow firms order for five hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft from Electra
Major helicopter operator Bristow Group has secured early delivery slots for the hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft currently being developed…
UK-based SaxonAir becomes a pioneer for electric aviation projects
Based at Norwich International Airport (NWI) in the UK, SaxonAir has become a flagbearer for promoting electric aviation…
Electra completes first hybrid-electric eSTOL flight with Goldfinch prototype
Electra, a Virginia-based startup developing electric and hybrid-electric aircraft, announced that it has successfully completed the first flight…
Airship developer Flying Whales signs partnership with shipping company Louis Dreyfus
French shipping company Louis Dreyfus Armateurs is the latest company to show an interest in emerging new generation…
NEOM Bay Airport to run on Collins Aerospace technology
The new greenfield cities and resorts currently under development in Saudi Arabia as part of the country’s 2030…
Joby Aviation demonstrates eVTOL air taxi in New York City
Joby Aviation has successfully performed an exhibition flight in New York City, marking the first-ever electric air taxi…
NASA X-59 supersonic aircraft gets makeover ahead of first flight
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft made its way to the paint barn at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works’ facility…
Altimeters: how they work and their role in aviation
Altimeters are unsung heroes of aviation, quietly performing a critical role in ensuring the safety and precision of…
Artificial Intelligence: the final frontier in aviation?
In 2023, artificial intelligence permeates virtually every industry across the globe. Aviation is no exception with AI reaching…
Airship backed by Google co-founder Sergey Brin prepares for first flight
LTA Research, a startup backed by Google co-founder Sergey Brin, is readying the first flight test of the…