Joining in a growing trend, NASA recently revealed its plans for a zero-emissions, all-electric aircraft – the X-57. After all, it is the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Aviation and aeronautics is as much a part of its mission as space travel. This visualiszation is generated from a supercomputer simulation of the X-57 “Maxwell” electric
An innovative and independent new aviation company has unveiled its new demonstrator supersonic passenger jet, the Boom XB-1. Since the fall of the Concorde in 2003, a number of companies have tried to reinvigorate supersonic passenger travel. But now, Denver-based company Boom Supersonic has officially introduced its new XB-1, the first supersonic passenger aircraft to
European plane manufacturer Airbus has revealed three new visual concepts for “zero emission” hydrogen-powered aircraft, in honour of Zero Emissions Day 2020. The planemaker has now set itself a goal to design and produce the world’s first carbon-free commercial aircraft by 2035, as European governments continue to push for the use of cleaner technology. Airbus’
American multinational vehicle manufacturer General Motors has revealed it is exploring options in the aerial taxi market, as it looks to future growth opportunities. General Motors chief executive Mary Barra spoke of the company’s potential investment in flying car technology at an RBC conference on Monday, according to a report by Reuters, saying that the
US retail multinational Walmart has launched a pilot program this week that will see its first deliveries made by drones in Fayetteville, North Carolina. According to the retailer, it will begin delivering “select grocery and household essential items” by drone in the local area using automated drones, operated by Israeli start-up company Flytrex. Flytex received
Amazon has received federal approval in the US to use its Prime Air drones to deliver packages, which could see package delivery times cut to 30 minutes or less. The US Federal Aviation Administration confirmed on Monday that it had issued a Part 135 air carrier certificate to Amazon for its fleet of Prime Air
