Airbus has announced it will accelerate its development of environmentally friendly aircraft by opening two centres to test and manufacture LH2 (liquid hydrogen) tank structures.
California-based start-up Archer Aviation has unveiled its newest ‘air taxi’ named Maker, a demonstrator version of its future full-sized electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Maker was unveiled at a hybrid live and live-streamed event in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, and included an XR digitally immersive simulation of what the experience of flying
United Airlines has announced a new deal struck with Denver-based Boom Supersonic for the purchase of 15 of its supersonic commercial passenger jets, in a deal worth over US$3 billion. The penned deal will see United Airlines welcome 15 Boom ‘Overture’ passenger aircraft, once certified and operational, with an option to take on an additional
Aerion Supersonic, a Boeing-backed start-up company that joined the race to be the first supersonic passenger jet on the market since the legendary Concorde, has officially ceased operations, after struggling to secure necessary financial investment. Aerion’s AS2 business jet was vying to be the first supersonic aircraft to enter commercial service in 51 years, as
Universal Hydrogen, a US company working towards developing solutions for the use of hydrogen as an alternative to jet fuels in aviation, has successfully raised US$20.5 million in its series A funding round. The company has said the funds are allowing it to accelerate its development in green aviation solutions, and it hopes to see
US-based package delivery company UPS has reportedly purchased 10 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft from Beta Technologies, redefining the future of its rural delivery services. UPS made the announcement on Wednesday, and said it expects the first ALIA-250 aircraft to be delivered by Beta Technologies in 2024. The purchase agreement also includes an
