Double-decker economy seating at 30,000 feet in the air?
Air travel today is one of the most preferred modes of travel with more and more people taking to the skies, like never before. The…
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The Piasecki PA-890-world’s first hydrogen-powered helicopter enters the eVTOL bandwagon
Frank Piasecki, an American engineer and helicopter aviation pioneer, is best remembered as the father of the tandem-rotor helicopter. He pioneered tandem-rotor helicopter designs and…
Approach to certify eVTOL aircraft modified, although no delays to be expected to complete existing type certification timeline – confirms FAA
The emergence of transformative airborne technology to transport people and goods in a new, environment-friendly way has led to the formation of the Urban Air…
Innovative Flight Simulator design to change the way pilots are trained
What can be described as a new and disruptive flight training simulator, for which Saturn Flight Simulator has acquired patents, is now followed by a…
The Wingcopter 198 achieves FAA airworthiness criteria – the first delivery drone company worldwide to have achieved so
In what can be termed a critical milestone in the certification process of Wingcopter’s flagship delivery drone in the US, the Wingcopter 198 unmanned aircraft,…
A plane that drives rather than a car that flies? ASKA collaborates with Tech Mahindra to create the best “Drive n Fly” experience
Imagine boarding a “flight” from the comfort of your backyard, or the streets, or the parking lot of a mall. Assuming it could be driven…
After having made its maiden flight, world’s first flying race car to be launched in manned flying car racing series across the globe
Airspeeder is an electric flying race car racing series based in London, United Kingdom. Designed to be crewed by human pilots, the aircraft uses electric vertical take-off and…
Air One – world’s first fully operational Urban-Air Port for eVTOL aircraft and drone technology to go operational soon
Flying air taxis and eVTOL aircraft are touted to be the next game-changers when it comes to urban air mobility (UAM) with many developers joining…
Shape-shifting wings to take to the skies? Airbus might have the answer
Reportedly, Airbus is now just a step closer to taking its “eXtra Performance Wing” demonstrator to the skies.In what is touted to be a part…
Two brothers to execute a mid-air “airplane swap” – the first of its kind ever in the history of aviation
The Wright Brothers may have been the first to make the first successful flight in the history of a self-propelled, heavier-than-air aircraft, although this time…
IATA announces the first-of-its-kind, industry-developed passenger CO2 calculation methodology
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), has announced the launch of the IATA Recommended Practice Per-Passenger CO2 Calculation Methodology – the first-of-its-kind tool to quantify CO2 emissions…
Pratt and Whitney conducts a successful engine test on 100% sustainable aviation fuel
In what can be described as a critical element of an extensive development program for the unveiling of the “GTF Advantage” engine, Pratt and Whitney…
Airbus confirms collaboration with CFM to use A380 as ZEROe hydrogen demonstrator
In what can be termed as a major announcement from the aerospace behemoth, Airbus, in collaboration with CFM Partners- GE Aviation and Safran, has presented…
To near space and back, but this time “cargo” takes the front seat
Cargo is often transported by overnight express delivery and that’s fairly a common norm. What if you wanna move cargo super-urgently from one hemisphere to…
If you thought only automobiles could have custom-paint jobs, well, think again…
A custom paint job is a great way to make your car feel new. Why should airplanes be any different?! Although most commercial planes are…
The world’s first-ever operational stealth fighter makes a dramatic comeback
The F-117A Nighthawk, also dubbed as the Frisbee and the Wobblin’ Goblin, was the world’s first operational stealth aircraft. Developed by Lockheed Martin after extensive…
Airbus Luxe ACH160 now has an autopilot system that will take over in case of rapid descent
Losing lift and stalling is the last thing anyone would want to encounter when flying. Although helicopters don’t necessarily stall the way airplanes do, when…
Tokyo Olympic : What are your flight options from India
Tokyo Olympic : Before the pandemic shook the world, Air India was the only Indian airline providing direct flights between India and Japan, while Japan…
Two days in a row, Another trainer aircraft crashes in Madhya Pradesh
Accident details A day after the fatal crash in the Jalgaon district of Maharashtra, another Single-engine trainer aircraft accident has been reported from Madhya Pradesh’s…
Single-engine training aircraft crash in Maharashtra, 1 Pilot dead
One Pilot died in the training aircraft crash in Maharashtra near Wardi village in the Jalgaon district at around 4pm India time today. The deceased…