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Diamond Aircraft’s all-electric eDA40 completes maiden flight
Diamond Aircraft announced that it has successfully completed the first flight of its eDA40 electric aircraft. The eDA40…
Dozens of hot air balloons gather near Barcelona for the European Balloon Festival
Between July 6 and 9, 2023, weather permitting, dozens of hot air balloons will be soaring daily over…
Patrouille de France aerobatic team unveils new livery for 70th anniversary
The Alpha Jets of the Patrouille de France were adorned with a new livery to celebrate the 70th…
Where are our jetpacks?
For more than a century now the jetpack has been a staple of science fiction. From 1930s comics…
FAA revokes pilots’ licenses after unsuccessful Red Bull plane swap attempt
The pilots behind Red Bull’s plane swap stunt in April 2022 have had their licenses revoked by the…
Red Bull plane swap stunt unsuccessful as one plane spins out of control
Red Bull’s stunt attempt to be aviation history’s first recorded plane swap proved unsuccessful when one of the…
Top 10 weirdest aviation sports
From people who walk on the wings of a speeding aircraft to those who race in jetpacks, the…
Is the future of air races electric? Pulitzer race revival set for 2023
Could electric air races be a way to drive forward the development of new aviation technologies and help…
History hour: The long tradition of air display teams
Air display teams are a common sight in many celebrations. From aviation air shows to military parades and…
Why do airlines spend so much on sports sponsorship?
Airlines are often major sponsors of large sports events and spend vast amounts of money to participate and…