World’s First Two-Ton Electric Cargo Aircraft Cuts 10-Hour Trip to Under 1 Hour China has completed what it calls the world’s first offshore oil-platform cargo mission by a two-ton electric cargo aircraft. This groundbreaking achievement signifies a major leap forward in the realm of electric aviation and has the potential to revolutionize the transportation of […]
Tiny joint movements 100 times thinner than hair to boost aircraft engines’ safety
Tiny Joint Movements: The Future of Aircraft Engine Safety German scientists have created new simulation tools that could make aircraft engines and lightweight structures safer than ever before. These tools focus on tiny joint movements that are 100 times thinner than human hair, aiming to revolutionize the aviation industry’s approach to safety and performance. In […]
Chinese air taxi set for performance boost with advanced cylindrical batteries
Chinese Air Taxi Set for Performance Boost with Advanced Cylindrical Batteries Chinese battery giant Gotion High-tech is bringing its cutting-edge 46-series cylindrical battery cells to the aviation industry, specifically to power air taxis. This move is poised to revolutionize urban air mobility by enhancing performance and safety standards. The transition to electric air taxis is […]
UK firm reveals radical aircraft design to cut 90% fuel use on short-range flights
Revolutionizing Short-Range Flights: Helix Unveils Groundbreaking Aircraft Design to Cut Fuel Use by 90% Helix, a UK-based electric motor specialist, has released a new blueprint to slash fuel consumption in short-range flights. This radical aircraft design aims to tackle one of the most pressing challenges facing the aviation industry today – reducing carbon emissions and […]
US’ electric aircraft achieves first pilot-controlled flight using runway takeoffÂ
US’ Electric Aircraft Achieves First Pilot-Controlled Flight Using Runway Takeoff Archer has unveiled video footage showing the first time its Midnight eVTOL aircraft flew with a pilot on board. This milestone marks a significant achievement in the realm of electric aviation, as the aircraft successfully completed a runway takeoff and landing under the pilot’s control. […]
World’s first hydrogen-electric jet powered cargo flights set to launch in UK
World’s first hydrogen-electric jet powered cargo flights set to launch in UK ZeroAvia, a leader in hydrogen aviation propulsion, is one step closer to making zero-emission flight a reality with the announcement of the world’s first hydrogen-electric jet powered cargo flights set to launch in the UK. This groundbreaking development marks a significant milestone in […]