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The trailblazers, trends and technologies that are redefining the future of air travel came together for the 2024 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2024) – marked by the world debut of new aircraft and other exciting industry firsts. “EBACE2024 made clear that business aviation is spearheading a surge of innovation that will drive economic […]
eVTOL air-taxis could be the new efficient means of intercity travel with zero-emissions short flights. Whilst they may resemble helicopters, they could be far more cost effective and more environmentally friendly in the long run and are similar to aeroplanes in their rotor-enabled forward flight. With their electric propellors powered by batteries, new designs and
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The milestone was celebrated by employees at Textron’s Wichita factory. Textron Aviation Aircraft manufacturer Textron Aviation has constructed its 400th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet, marking a significant milestone for the model launched in 2015. The company revealed the 400th model of the midsize business aircraft had been rolled out of its factory in Wichita,
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During a press briefing at its Linköping, Sweden headquarters, Saab revealed the first details surrounding its Future Concept Air System study, KFS (Koncept för Framtida Stridsflyg): an initiative set into motion in July 2023 and one it is to pursue independently from the UK-led GCAP (Global Combat Air Programme). Following Sweden’s initial thoughts of joining
Northrop Grumman has been selected by the Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for the next design phase of its autonomous vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. The aircraft will form part of the AdvaNced airCraft Infrastructure-Less Launch And RecoverY (ANCILLARY) programme. DARPA’s ANCILLARY Phase 1b air vehicle design and system technology maturation award will
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Leonardo Helicopters made a significant splash at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (EBACE 2024) by unveiling a full-scale cabin mockup of its AW09 Agusta single-engine helicopter. The mockup featured a luxurious VIP-corporate transport cabin layout, marking Leonardo’s debut of its Agusta-branded helicopter line. The AW09, initially developed by Kopter Group, is on the
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In an unprecedented mid-air incident, Virgin Australia flight VA696 was cruising at 31,000 feet when a male passenger, in an unexpected turn of events, stripped naked and ran down the aisle. The incident escalated when the man collided with a flight attendant and proceeded to the cockpit, banging on the door. Fellow passengers recounted the
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Pretoria-based electronics company, Etion Create, a subsidiary of Reunert Applied Electronics, has now matured its VF370 3U OpenVPX Single Board Computer (SBC) module to operational service. This embedded product is a critical component in Electronic Warfare Self Protection Systems (EWSPS) used in both helicopters, fighter jets and other fixed wing aircraft. “It has been many
We are pleased that our fabulous DA50 RG has won the prestigious Platinum A’Design Award in the category ‘Aerospace and Aircraft Design’ among thousands of nominated works. The A’Design Award is one of the world’s most influental design accolades, and this win for our DA50 RG brings it to a total of eight major awards
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Better understanding the relationship between clouds, aerosols, and radiation and their combined effects on the Earth and climate systems. This is the aim of EarthCARE, a mission by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japanese Space Agency (JAXA), whose launch took place from Vandenberg Air Force Base (California) at 00:20 CEST (28 May, 15:20
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