Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
The Dash 7 aircraft that will be modified into a hybrid electric research vehicle under NASA’s Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration project is seen taking off from Moses Lake, Washington en route to Seattle for a ceremony unveiling its new livery. The aircraft is currently operating with a traditional fuel-based propulsion system but will eventually be […]
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As the aviation industry grapples with the pressing need to address climate change, sustainability has become a central focus for airlines and related sectors worldwide. With growing environmental concerns and stricter regulations, the industry is under immense pressure to innovate and reduce its carbon footprint. In this context, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a […]
The Dash 7 that will be modified into a hybrid electric research vehicle under NASA’s Electrified Powertrain Flight Demonstration (EPFD) project on display with its new livery for the first time. In front of the plane is an electric powertrain that magniX will integrate into the current aircraft to build a hybrid electric propulsion system. […]
Chicago Police Department plans to utilize their Bell 429 and two Bell 407GXis for emergency response across the third largest city in the U.S. Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the delivery of one Bell 429 and a signed purchase agreement for two Bell 407GXi aircraft for the Chicago Police Department. […]
New technologies are revolutionising field science, with drones playing a key role in Southern Cross University’s research to lessen bleaching stress on the Great Barrier Reef by reducing the amount of solar radiation reaching the corals. These advanced drones are essential for observing and measuring lower atmospheric conditions in areas like reef lagoons, which are […]
ADVANCING ATMOSPHERIC DRONE MEASUREMENTS FOR THE GREAT BARRIER REEF’S CLIMATE RESILIENCERead More »
Air Expo Abu Dhabi is proud to announce the inclusion of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Pavilion at the upcoming event set to take place from 19th to 21th November, 2024, at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). This premier global aviation showcase has been a pivotal platform for the aerospace industry’s innovations, networking, and […]
AIR EXPO ABU DHABI 2024 WELCOMES ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY PAVILIONRead More »
Gulfstream Aerospace has taken a significant step forward in the development of its G400, marking the official beginning of the flight test program for the large-cabin jet. On August 15, the G400 successfully completed its first flight, taking off from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (KSAV) at 9:04 a.m. and returning just under three hours later. […]
GULFSTREAM’S G400 BEGINS A NEW CHAPTER IN BUSINESS AVIATIONRead More »
Geospatial intelligence startup Atlas AI announced collaboration Aug. 13 with multinational aircraft manufacturer Airbus SE. Airbus is relying on Atlas AI’s geospatial platform, which pairs satellite imagery with artificial intelligence, to gain insight into travel demand, airport catchment areas and infrastructure change. “By partnering with Airbus SE, we’re leveraging our GeoAI platform to provide […]
German researchers have assessed future wing designs and technologies for future commercial aircraft and found they could enable fuel savings of at least 5%. Aircraft wings with larger spans are more efficient, but an increase in span makes the wings more susceptible to gusts that occur during flight. Such a wing therefore must be constructed […]
SIMULATION SHOWS FUEL SAVINGS FROM STRETCHED AIRCRAFT WING DESIGNRead More »
Come autumn, Nepal will deploy heavy lifter drones to transport garbage from the 6,812-metre tall Ama Dablam, south of Everest. This will be the first commercial work an unmanned aerial vehicle does in Nepal’s high-altitude zone. The heavy lifter from China’s biggest drone maker, Da Jiang Innovations (DJI), will take on tasks traditionally handled by […]
CHINESE DRONES WILL FLY TRASH OUT OF EVEREST SLOPESRead More »
