The latest news on aircraft design and technology.
U.K., Japan and Italy to Develop Next Generation Fighter
U.K., Japan and Italy just announced the development of next generation fighter, as part of Global Combat Air Program (GCAP).
How was the Blackbirds Program kept secret?
In the 1960s, secrecy, ingenuity and cooperation resulted in a series of airplanes that were invulnerable missiles, because they could outrun them.
Embraer New Hydrogen Fuel-Cell-Powered Jets
Embraer revealed new aircraft concepts as part of the company’s progress report on Energia – Embraer’s initiative to get the aviation industry to net-zero by 2050.
B-21 Raider strategic stealth bomber unveiled
Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider strategic nuclear stealth bomber makes its public debut.
Airbus Aircraft Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engine
Airbus is building an aircraft hydrogen fuel cell engine, to run full-size airliners by 2035.
Saudi Arabia to create one of the World’s Biggest Airports
King Salman International airports designed by Foster + Partners will be one of the world’s biggest.
First Test for Hydrogen Powered Jet Engine
A new aviation milestone: Rolls-Royce and easyJet today confirmed the world’s first run of a modern aero engine on hydrogen.
Archer Midnight eVTOL Air Taxi
Archer Midnight eVTOL air taxi designed to travel back to back flights of ~ 20 miles with ~12 minutes of charge time in between.
DARPA’s ANCILLARY VTOL Drone
DARPA’s ANCILLARY VTOL low-weight drone, can have high-payload, and long-endurance capabilities.
Can a Passenger Land a Plane?
I’m not a pilot. Can I land a Boeing 737 passenger airplane?