Environmental
#227 Electrifying the Skies: Harbour Air’s Green Revolution
The De Havilland Beaver is a single pilot, seven passenger piston airplane that’s an icon of Canadian aviation. It has been out of production for
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AI pilot in development to navigate crowded airspace
Carnegie Mellon University reportedly develops innovative version of AI pilot. The advancement is hoped to allow the autonomous pilot to navigate crowded airspace in future.
Space
Tallest Rocket Ever Assembled By SpaceX
SpaceX has temporarily built the tallest rocket that has ever been put together. Standing at approximately 120m (400ft), the rocket’s two segments were stacked together
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Prototype Flying Car Performs Successful Test Flight
A test flight for a prototype flying car has recently been completed. According to an article on BBC News, the test saw AirCar, which is
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Flying Electric Car Grand Prix Series Debuts This Year
Maiden flights of the world’s first flying race cars have taken place in Southern Australia. The flights, which were deemed successful, mean that three remotely-piloted
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Startup Plans to Build 40-seat Electric Aircraft
An American startup company is planning to build a 40-seat electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Kelekona, formed in 2019, was founded in New
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United to Introduce Supersonic Flights by 2029
An American airline company is planning to reintroduce supersonic flights by 2029. According to an article via BBC News, United Airlines is purchasing 15 new
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SpaceX’s SN15 Rocket Completes Successful Launch and Touchdown
SpaceX successfully carried out a test flight and landing of its prototype SN15 rocket this week. According to an article on space.com, the SN15 launched
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Emergency response jet suit takes test flight in Lake District
A jet suit has been given a test flight in the hopes that it will one day aid emergency response teams in treacherous terrains. The
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Japanese startup unveils new flying car concept model
A Tokyo-based flying car startup has revealed a new concept model – the SD-XX. Created by SkyDrive who are one of Japan’s newest flying car
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‘Flapping wing drone’ imitates one of the world’s fastest birds
An international team of engineers have produced a drone prototype that adopts characteristics of one of the fastest birds in the world. The common swift
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Largest seaplane completes maiden flight
After delays due to COVID-19, the AG600 ‘Kunlong’, which is largest seaplane in the world, has made it’s maiden sea-based flight during a successful trial.