The latest news on aircraft design and technology.
US Air Force breaks MagLev speed record
Watch in this incredible footage, the US Air Force 2,000lb sled traveling at 633mph, smashing MagLev speed record.
‘Gremlins’ swarms of small reusable drones program
DARPA is working on a new terrifying “Gremlins” program, a swarm of small reusable drones deployed from aircraft over “denied” zones.
Savage Bobber Airplane
Savage Bobber Agilis is a simple aircraft, designed for the pure joy of being in the air, enjoying a unique open cockpit feeling.
World’s Largest Jet Engine
GE Aviation started testing the world’s largest jet engine, the GE9X engine at GE Aviation’s Peebles (Ohio) Test Operation. Take a look at the video…
DARPA successfully flies sub-scale X-Plane Aircraft
DARPA’s Aurora Flight Sciences’ (VTOL x-plane) sub-scale vehicle demonstrator, successfully flew at a U.S. military facility. Watch the video…
High Velocity Aerial Filming
Aerial Filming took a giant leap forward with the GSS 520 5 axis system, producing rock solid images at a speed of more than 300 knots per
Drone Racing gets ESPN coverage
The International Drone Racing Association (IDRA) just announced a ‘multi-year deal’ with ESPN to broadcast the best of drone racing.
U.S. F-22s deployed to RAF Lakenheath
U.S. F-22 Raptors in impressive formation flight, at RAF Lakenheath, in UK.
Airplanes in flight from Space
This map made by ESA CubeSat GomX-3, shows the airplanes in flight during the last six months.
Aircraft passes in front of the Sun at Supersonic Speed
A T-38C passes in front of the sun at a supersonic speed, creating shockwaves that are caught photographically for research.