NASA will soon ask companies to bid for a contract to build a supersonic X-plane whose preliminary design review was completed on 23 June by Lockheed Martin. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
XTI Aircraft has secured a launch customer for its TriFan 600 hybrid-electric, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) business aircraft, following an order for three units from what it describes as a “globally recognised operator”. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
A missile defence role is emerging after 2023 for an unmanned air system (UAS) with the payload and range capability of today s manned Lockheed Martin U-2S. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Despite a grounding in the majority of the North Sea region that has now lasted more than a year, Airbus Helicopters is confident that its H225 will shortly be restored to full flight status. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
A 3D-printed, hybrid electric-powered, autonomous and supersonic jet although unlikely would perfectly symbolise the new technology on display at Le Bourget this year. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Commitments announced during this year’s Paris air show covered 1,051 order deals and options/purchase rights on 175 more. That takes total order commitments announced during the show to 1,226. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Driven by the demand for ever-larger aircraft to carry troops during the Second World War, as conflict drew to a close several very large transports were in development that when adapted for civil use promised a step-change in airline capacity. But despite their potential to drive air-travel growth, circumstances conspired to make these designs a...Continue Reading
An AirAsia X Airbus A330-300 was forced to return to Perth around one hour into a flight to Kuala Lumpur on 25 June after what appears to have been a major engine failure. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
Delta Air Lines and Korean Air have signed a much-anticipated joint venture agreement, beginning the process of coordinating services across the Pacific. Powered by WPeMaticoContinue Reading
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