Aviation

December 6, 2023

Aviation’s Hybrid-Electric Era Begins with EcoPulse Test Flight

EcoPulse, a collaborative creation by Airbus, Daher, and Safran, recently achieved a groundbreaking feat in the realm of aviation. On November 29, 2023, this hybrid-electric aircraft, a modified Daher TBM 900 turboprop,

Archer's Midnight aircraft. (Photo: Archer )

Aviation·Electric·Mobility

Archer’s Midnight eVTOL Hits 100mph in Transition Flight: Could This Cut NYC Commutes to 10 Minutes?

On June 8th, Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE) announced that the Midnight eVTOL aircraft successfully completed its first transition flight at a speed of 100+ mph, marking a milestone in the vehicle’s development. “Successfully completing the transition from hover to wing-borne

June 21, 2024

Alaska Airlines’ $1.9B Hawaiian Acquisition: What It Means for Travelers and Essential Routes

Aviation·Business

In a move that reshapes the U.S. airline industry, Alaska Air Group has finalized its $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. This merger,

Radia’s WindRunner Set to Transform Onshore Wind Energy with 108-Meter Aircraft and $10 Trillion Market Potential by 2050

Aviation·Business·Energy

A new energy company called Radia aims to revolutionize energy production with the world’s largest transport aircraft. This colossal plane, named the WindRunner, is

Pyka Secures $40M Series B to Advance Commercialization of Dual-use Autonomous Electric Aircraft. Photo Source: Fly Pyka

Aviation·Business

Pyka Raises $40M for Largest FAA-Approved Uncrewed Aircraft in Agriculture, Defense, and Cargo Aviation

In a development that merits scrutiny, Pyka, the Alameda-based electric aviation company, has secured $40 million in Series B funding. The investment arrives at a time when autonomous aviation continues to evolve.

Karmactive Team

December 11, 2024

AirIndia discloses 100 Airbus aircraft order and services contract.

Aviation

Air India Expands Airbus Order: 100 More Planes Take Total to 344 Amid $70B Fleet Modernization

Air India has ordered 100 more Airbus aircraft, adding to its previous order of 470 planes placed in 2023. The new order includes 10 widebody A350s and 90 A320 Family aircraft, primarily

Karmactive Staff

December 10, 2024

A model of the X-66 aircraft with a wingspan of almost 6 feet was placed in the 12-Foot Low-Speed Wind Tunnel at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia on October 30, 2024. During the tests, the team captured measurements of forces such as lift and drag over many aerodynamic configurations and flight conditions. NASA/Ryan Hill

Aviation

NASA Tests X-66 Aircraft Model at Langley to Validate 30% Fuel Savings Through Revolutionary Wing Design

Wind tunnel tests of NASA’s X-66 aircraft model at Langley Research Center on October 30, 2024, mark a technical milestone for commercial aviation’s push toward sustainability. The 6-foot wingspan scale model underwent

Sonali Tiwary

November 30, 2024

Aviation·Technology

EHang’s Solid-State Battery eVTOL Surpasses Endurance Estimates with a 48-Minute Autonomous Flight Test

Chinese eVTOL manufacturer EHang (NASDAQ: EH) has completed the first autonomous flight test of a solid-state battery-powered passenger aircraft, marking a technical milestone in electric aviation. The EH216-S aircraft flew continuously for

Rahul Somvanshi

November 29, 2024

Aviation·Technology

Natilus Horizon Blended Wing Body Aircraft Promises 50% Emission Reduction, 30% Less Fuel, and 40% More Space for Transatlantic Flights

San Diego-based aerospace startup Natilus has developed the Horizon Blended Wing Body (BWB) aircraft, presenting a 200-passenger commercial transport solution that could reduce carbon emissions by 50% on transatlantic routes like New

Rahul Somvanshi

November 17, 2024

Aviation·Electric·Mobility·Technology

UDX Airwolf Electric Hoverbike Hits 142 mph with 25-Minute Flight—Is Personal Air Travel for City Commutes Next?

Czech company UDX is revving up the race for personal air mobility with its groundbreaking Airwolf electric hoverbike prototype. Bridging the gap between cars and planes, the Airwolf promises to transform urban

Rahul Somvanshi

November 6, 2024

Aviation·News

Virgin Atlantic’s New Flying Club Award Pricing Sends Points Skyrocketing to 700K in Peak Seasons, While Saver Seats Offer Travelers a Way to Save

Virgin Atlantic has unveiled sweeping changes to its Flying Club program in a move that shakes up the airline loyalty landscape. Starting October 30, 2024, the carrier is transitioning to a dynamic

Karmactive Staff

November 4, 2024

INTEGRAL E, the French two-seater electric aircraft!

Aviation·Electric·Europe

Aura Aero Prepares ‘Integral E’ for Inaugural Test Flights Amid Surge in Electric Aviation: 500 Pre-Orders for Hybrid-Electric ERA

Aura Aero, a start-up created in 2018, will conduct the first test flights of its “Integral E“, a two-seater with electric propulsion, by the end of October or early November. During a

Sunita Somvanshi

October 31, 2024

American Airlines N809AA Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

Aviation·Technology

American Airlines’ New Boarding Tech: Catching 28% of Early Boarders—Here’s How It Works

American Airlines has launched a pilot program testing new boarding technology at three U.S. airports, aiming to address the persistent issue of passengers attempting to board the aircraft before their assigned groups.

Sunita Somvanshi

October 25, 2024

Aviation·Sustainability

How Southwest’s Valero SAF Partnership Will Fuel 84 Million Gallons in Green Flights at Chicago Midway

In a landmark move signaling the aviation industry’s growing commitment to sustainability, Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has entered into a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply agreement with Valero Marketing and Supply

Sunita Somvanshi

October 19, 2024

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