In 1998, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was officially retired, concluding its more than 30 years of service with the US Air Force. Throughout its three decades in operation, it set countless records, which Lockheed Martin aims for its secret successor, the SR-72 "Son of Blackbird," to surpass in the future. Announced ...
This year's Farnborough Airshow in the UK will feature a full-scale model of one of the world's emerging fighter programs. The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) sixth-generation fighter called the Tempest is a joint collaboration between the United Kingdom, Italy and Japan to produce a sixth-generation fighter to ...
Introducing the HEXA personal drone, this completely new type of aircraft promises a compeltey new flying experience. This single person drone is a revolution in personal aviation, able to fly at speeds up to 45 mph for up to 15 minute flight time. It can lift off and land vertically making it ideal for short hop ...
Imagine a boat that glides effortlessly above the waves, no turbulence in the air, no discomfort from the motion of water. If you can then you are imagining the Airfish Wing-In-Ground Craft. This revolutionary watercraft cruises at three times faster than a conventional boat reducing travel times between destinations ...
The world's first hydrogen-powered aircraft was unveiled by Sirius Jet. This revolutionary accomplishment opens a whole new era in aircraft propulsion technology. The Sirius Hydrogen EVTOL jet uses hydrogen-electric ducted fan propulsion with 10 fans in each wing and another 8 fans in each canard. It can fly at an ...
A Colorado-based startup known as Radia is developing what would be the world’s largest airplane ever. It will be 100 ft longer than the Boeing 747 and larger than the Russian AN-225. The aim of constructing such a massive aircraft is geared towards breaking down global barriers to clean energy making the transport of ...
The Aurora X-65 Prototype aircraft is clear diversion from contemporary aircraft designs. This marvel of aviation engineering offers cutting-edge technology mated with superior aerodynamics for unparalleled speed and performance. The X-65 is part of DARPA's experimental aircraft program that aims to demonstrate the ...
The Skyryse One Helicopter is a platform for the SkyOS system that simplifies rotary wing controls while increasing safety at the same time. The automated system eliminates the cyclic stick, collective level, throttle and anti-toque pedals all for one simple control yoke that the pilot uses to control everything. In ...
Electric aviation is fast becoming mainstream and the Supernal S-A2 eVTOL Concept is leading the way. Unveiled at this year CES, the V-tail eVTOL Concept is an urban transportation aircraft that can fly at speeds of 120 mph and reach altitudes of up to 15,000 feet. Its operational radius covers a distance of between ...
Houston based Venus aerospace is building a hypersonic aircraft that will fly at nine times the speed of sound, Mach 9 (6,905 mph) and ferry 12 passengers between New York and Tokyo in one hour. The jet will take-off using conventional jet engines then transition to rockets once it reaches it flight altitude of ...
Airships are making a comeback in an unusual way in a concept known as “sky yachting”. Several companies and airship designs are entering this burgeoning arena of travel and recreation. One such airship the Airlander from Hybrid Air Vehicles of Britain (HAV) is expected to begin flying commercially in 2026 and can ...
Flying cars will soon become a reality of transportation in the not-too-distant future. California based startup Aska has unveiled the A5S at the 2023 CES in Las Vegas. The A5S is a revolutionary flying car that will achieve up to 70 mph on land and 150 mph in the skies. It's 100% electric and fully eVTOL with ...
America's much anticipated B-21 Raider Bomber is expected to be unveiled on December 2nd. The enigmatic bomber that will replace the legendary B-2 Spirit is set to be unclothed at the Northrop Grumman facility in Palmdale California before a selected audience of company officials, politicians, military brass and media ...
A new era of supersonic travel will become reality if the nuclear-powered Hyper Sting concept by Spanish designer Oscar Viñals becomes a reality. This supersonic aircraft that will purportedly be powered with a "cold fusion" reactor powering two ramjet engines and four next-generation hybrid turbojets will be ...
London based Skyfly wants to revolutionize the way we travel with the Axe eVTOL aircraft. The Axe is a two-seater, two wing aircraft with four five-foot diameter propellers that is capable of vertical takeoff and landing or runway takeoff and landing. It's powered by a 48 kWh dual battery which powers the four ...
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The days of flying cars are fast approaching and Miami-based Doroni is pioneering the revolution in personal transportation with the H1 Flying Car. Demand for the H1 has been so promising that the company has begun to accept pre-orders for its personal flying car that can be parked in your ...
The Zeva Z2 is a single-occupant aircraft that is designed to accommodate just one passenger and perform a range of tasks, including personal transportation, freight delivery, search and rescue missions, and of course military functions. On a single charge, the Z2 will have a range of around 50 miles and a top ...
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Boom Aerospace Overture supersonic jet promises to bring back the golden age of supersonic travel. This revolutionary supersonic aircraft is unlike the ubiquitous Concorde but loaded with technology and built from space-age material. It can ferry up to 68 passengers at supersonic speeds ...
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Horizon Aircraft Cavorite X5 is an eVTOL concept unveiled last year. Designed by the Toronto-based company, the eVTOL is unlike anything out there. It features 16 ducted fans built into the wings that provide vertical lift. When vertical lift is achieved the ducted fans are covered over ...
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This week, Rolls-Royce's all-electric aircraft made its first flight, flying through the skies of the United Kingdom for almost 15 minutes. Rolls-Royce said in a statement that the aircraft's voyage on Wednesday marked the "start of an aggressive flight-testing phase" that would include data ...
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NeXt, a cutting-edge air mobility company, has developed a concept for a personal eVTOL air vehicle for personal use that is safe and affordable. Aptly named iFLY, this brand-new, all-electric personal air vehicle is designed for safe, convenient, and environmentally responsible air ...
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Urban eVTOL Leo coupe is a flying sports car that you can park in your Garage. The brainchild of Pete Bitar and Carlos Salaff founders of the company Urban eVTOL, the flying coupe promises to revolutionize the way we travel in the near future. The Leo Coupe is a three passenger eVTOL ...
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Move over supersonic flight and pave way for hypersonic transport that can zip you from NYC to London in under an hour. Hermeus Quarterhorse can fly at five time Mach 1 or five times the speed of sound. At that incredible speed travelling from NYC to London can be accomplished in less than an ...
World’s First Air Combat School Let’s You Experience First Hand What it Takes to Be a Fighter Pilot!
If you are like me and you love everything military aviation you may want to take it a step further by enrolling in the world’s first air combat school. We all remember the famous Top Gun movie and how we wished we ...
