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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,

An airplane against a blue sky with clouds. Photo Source: xlibber (CC BY 2.0)

Aviation·News·Travel

Airlines Ban In-Flight Power Bank Use After Fire Destroys Aircraft

Major airlines are introducing stricter rules for power banks following several concerning safety incidents, including a fire that led to an emergency evacuation on an Air Busan plane earlier this year. Eva Air and China Airlines will implement new regulations

February 28, 2025

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

Aviation·Electric·Mobility

On June 8th, Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE) announced that the Midnight eVTOL aircraft successfully completed its first transition flight at a speed of 100+

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,

An incident involving a security breach at Avalon Airport. Photo Source : 7NEWS Australia (Youtube)

Australia·Aviation·News

Armed Teen Breaches Avalon Airport Security: Passengers and Pilot Tackle 17-Year-Old with Loaded Shotgun

Incident Breakdown: What Happened at Melbourne’s Secondary Airport A severe security breach occurred at Avalon Airport on Thursday afternoon when a 17-year-old male allegedly attempted to board Jetstar flight JQ610 bound for

Sonali Tiwary

March 6, 2025

Australia·Aviation·News

Qantas Flight QF643 Returns to Sydney After 18-Minute Delay as Cockpit Smoke Triggers PAN Call and Safe Emergency Landing with Zero Injuries

A Qantas Boeing 737-800 traveling from Sydney to Perth executed an emergency landing on Monday morning after smoke was detected in the cockpit minutes after takeoff, prompting immediate safety protocols and highlighting

Rahul Somvanshi

March 3, 2025

Representative Image: Aeroplane. Photo Source: Twitter.

Aviation·Business

Flexjet’s $7B Order Amid 57% Surge in Fractional Jet Ownership Post-COVID

Think of it like sharing a vacation home, but with wings. That’s how private jet ownership is changing. Instead of one person bearing the full financial burden of an aircraft, several people

Sunita Somvanshi

February 17, 2025

Boom Supersonic Announces Boomless Cruise

Aviation

Boom Supersonic Achieves Silent Supersonic Flight, Marking New Era in Air Travel

In a significant development for commercial aviation, Boom Supersonic has demonstrated the ability to fly faster than sound without creating the thunderous sonic booms that have long restricted supersonic flight over land.

Rahul Somvanshi

February 16, 2025

Aviation

Japanese Flying Car Takes Major Step Toward Reality as SkyDrive Gets Safety Approval

Japanese company SkyDrive has moved closer to making electric flying vehicles a reality after receiving crucial safety approval for its three-passenger aircraft. The company also started building these vehicles at Suzuki Motor

Rahul Somvanshi

February 12, 2025

Representative Image. Airport. Chicago, IL, United States.

Aviation·Public Transportation·USA

FAA Allocates $332M for Upgrades at 171 Airports Nationwide

The U.S. government is investing $332 million to make airports better across America. This money will help fix and upgrade 171 airports in 32 states, making air travel easier and safer for

Rahul Somvanshi

January 9, 2025

Capiton: Jetson One. Photo Source: Jetson

Aviation·Europe

First-Ever Piloted eVTOL Air Race Hits 63 mph Around 26-Foot Pylons

In a recent development that merits careful examination, Swedish startup Jetson has conducted the world’s first eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) race with a pilot onboard. The company’s founder and CTO,

Rahul Somvanshi

December 23, 2024

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.

Rahul Somvanshi

December 11, 2024

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

Sunita Somvanshi

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

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