Tag: aviation
AutoFlight Demonstrates Coordinated Flight of 5-Ton V5000 eVTOL with Smaller V2000 Models
AutoFlight successfully flew its large V5000 eVTOL alongside two smaller V2000 aircraft, showcasing multi-weight cooperative aerial operations.
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Pentagon Releases 64 New UFO Files, Vows Continued Transparency on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
The Pentagon has made public 64 new files on UFOs, including videos and astronaut audio, pledging ongoing disclosure efforts.
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Enthusiasts Push Drone Speed to Record-Breaking 733 km/h, Approaching Jetliner Velocity
A modified drone achieved an unprecedented speed of 733 km/h, nearly matching the velocity of commercial airliners.
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Skydweller Solar Drone Sets Endurance Record Before Ocean Loss
The Skydweller solar-powered drone achieved a record-long flight but was lost over the ocean after battery depletion amid worsening weather.
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Chinese Researchers Make Breakthrough in Converting CO2 into Jet Fuel Amid Soaring Prices
Chinese scientists advance technology to transform carbon dioxide into jet fuel, responding to soaring aviation fuel costs and global supply challenges.
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US Government Targets Professional Gamers for Air Traffic Controller Roles
The FAA and Department of Transportation are encouraging pro gamers to pursue careers as air traffic controllers, crucial for managing 45,000 daily flights.
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China Conducts First Test Flight of Hydrogen-Powered Turboprop Aircraft
China achieved a milestone with the maiden test flight of a turboprop plane powered by a hydrogen combustion engine.
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Boeing Subsidiary Advances X-65 Aircraft with Airflow-Based Flight Control System
Aurora Flight Sciences progresses on X-65, an experimental plane controlled by airflow jets instead of traditional mechanical controls.
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China Conducts Maiden Flight of Record-Heavy CY-8 Cargo Drone Designed for Short Runways
China’s CY-8 drone, the heaviest cargo UAV worldwide with a 3.5-ton payload, completed its first flight, showcasing short runway capabilities.
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NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft Completes Second Test Flight at Edwards AFB
NASA’s X-59 completed its second test flight from Edwards Air Force Base, advancing efforts to enable quiet supersonic travel over land.
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Nikola Motor Founder Seeks Funding for AI-Driven Aircraft After Legal Troubles
The founder of Nikola Motor, previously convicted, is now pursuing investment for a startup focused on AI-controlled airplanes.
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China Unveils Largest eVTOL Aircraft with 10-Passenger Capacity and 28 Electric Motors
Chinese company AutoFlight tests the world’s largest eVTOL capable of carrying 10 passengers, powered by 28 electric motors.
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