The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) industry has often been heralded as the future of urban transportation. Promising solutions to traffic congestion, reduced emissions, and more efficient urban air mobility, eVTOLs present a vision of an advanced technological future. However, for all the enthusiasm, the reality is much more complex.
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Nov
Nov
Samson Sky, the producers of the Switchblade Flying Sports Car, has announced the appointment of composites manufacturing expert Michael Maxwell as the new Chief of Research and Development (R&D). Maxwell’s appointment represents a major step forward in the company’s efforts to bring this revolutionary vehicle to market.
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Jul
Jul
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in Europe are at the forefront of developing comprehensive regulatory frameworks for eVTOLs. These agencies are working tirelessly to strike a balance between fostering innovation and maintaining the stringent safety standards that have made commercial aviation one of the safest modes of transport.
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Jun
Jun
On June 6, Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft successfully docked at the International Space Station (ISS) with two NASA astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore, aboard. This event marked a significant milestone in the Crew Flight Test (CFT) mission. Williams and Wilmore will spend a week aboard the ISS before returning to Earth in the Starliner. If this test mission proves successful, the Starliner will become a regular transportation vessel for astronauts heading to the ISS.
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Jun
Jun
Traveling in a Boeing aircraft is routine on Earth, but the recent journey of two astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) marks a historic first for the American aerospace giant.
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Jan
Jan
NASA, in collaboration with Lockheed Martin, recently showcased a groundbreaking development in aviation: the X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology (Quesst) jet. This aircraft, unveiled with much anticipation, is not just another supersonic plane; it’s an innovative leap forward in overcoming one of aviation’s long-standing challenges—the sonic boom.