Tag: aviation
Russia Conducts First Official Manned Drone Flight on Sakhalin Island
A manned drone took to the skies for the first officially registered flight in Russia, marking a milestone for future urban air mobility.
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Japanese Electric eVTOL SkyDrive SD-05 Reaches 100 km/h in Tests
The SkyDrive SD-05, an electric VTOL multicopter supported by Toyota, hit 100 km/h in recent trials, showing strong aerodynamic performance.
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Electra Unveils Hybrid Airliner Concept Featuring Double-Bubble Fuselage and Triple Tail Motors
Electra reveals a hybrid airliner concept with innovative double-bubble fuselage and three electric tail engines designed to enhance efficiency and reduce emissions.
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Helios Horizon Completes First Manned Flight Using Solid-State Battery Electric Aircraft
The Helios Horizon, powered by solid-state batteries, completed its maiden manned flight in Florida, marking a milestone in electric aviation.
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NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Jet Reaches Mach 1.4 in Key Test Flight
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft achieved Mach 1.4 at 16,800 meters, advancing efforts to revive supersonic commercial flight.
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First U.S. Commercial Plant Begins Producing Jet Fuel from Atmospheric CO2
A new facility in Washington state produces synthetic jet fuel from atmospheric CO2, marking a milestone in sustainable aviation fuels.
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Satellite Wi-Fi on Airliners Emerges as Key Battleground for SpaceX Starlink and Amazon Leo
Airlines compete for premium passengers with in-flight satellite Wi-Fi, pitting SpaceX Starlink against Amazon’s Leo network in a growing market.
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NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft Surpasses Speed of Sound in First Test Flight
NASA’s experimental X-59 aircraft reached supersonic speeds for the first time, marking a key milestone in quiet supersonic flight development.
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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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