Beijing-based Lingkong Tianxing Technology and the future of supersonic travel

Beijing-based Lingkong Tianxing Technology

Beijing-based Lingkong Tianxing Technology, also known as Space Transportation, has successfully tested a prototype aircraft capable of reaching Mach 4, which is equivalent to approximately 4,930 km/h. This achievement places the company’s technology at twice the speed of the Concorde, which was one of the most iconic supersonic passenger jets, capable of flying at around 2,150 km/h. This leap in speed represents a significant advancement in supersonic aviation, heralding a new era of ultra-fast travel for both civilian and potential military applications.

CATL’s new sodium-ion battery: A revolution in cold-weather energy storage

CATL

A novel sodium-ion battery has been developed to endure extreme temperatures, representing a significant breakthrough in electrochemical energy storage technologies, particularly for electric vehicles (EVs).

EHang announces US$30 million share repurchase program

The first UAM Operation Center launched at Hefei Luogang Central Park

EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, has announced a new Share Repurchase Program. Under this program, EHang may repurchase up to US$30 million of its American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) or ordinary shares over the next 12 months.

Samson Sky brings advanced eco-friendly composite manufacturing to Switchblade flying car

This image showcases the Switchblade in its flight-ready configuration, with its wings fully extended and the tail deployed. This design highlights the seamless transformation from a road vehicle to an aircraft, allowing for quick conversion in under three minutes. The aerodynamic shape and innovative swing-wing technology make the Switchblade both efficient on the road and capable in the air, demonstrating its dual-mode capability that sets it apart from traditional transportation solutions

Samson Sky, producers of the Switchblade Flying Car, has completed five years of rigorous research and testing, validating the environmentally sustainable thermoplastic carbon composite materials and advanced manufacturing techniques they will employ in the production of the Switchblade Flying Car.

CycloTech announces management change

Marcus Bauer appointed new CEO of aviation propulsion manufacturer

CycloTech, a global leader in the development of innovative CycloRotor technology, has announced the appointment of a new CEO: Effective December 1, 2024, Dr.-Ing. Marcus Bauer will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Hans-Georg Kinsky.

The Chinese have made the most unique air taxi

GOVE

The GOVE air taxi represents a significant advancement in the growing field of aerial urban mobility. It is a versatile vehicle that can be attached to a chassis with wheels, enabling it to function both as an air taxi and as a car. This unique combination makes GOVE a prominent figure in the evolution of eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) vehicles, an area that has seen a surge in innovation and interest over the past decade.