Aircraft
An aircraft is a vehicle or machine supported for flight in the air by buoyancy or by the dynamic action of air on its surfaces. It counters the force of gravity by using either static lift or the dynamic lift of an airfoil, or in a few cases, the downward thrust from jet engines. Common examples of aircraft include airplanes, helicopters, airships (including blimps), gliders, paramotors, and hot air balloons.
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Rolls-Royce starts building UltraFan, the world’s largest aero-engine
The demonstrator engine is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
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NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter prepares for first flight on Mars
NASA is targeting no earlier than April 8 for the rotorcraft to make the first flight.
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Honeywell’s turbogenerator will power hybrid-electric aircraft, run on biofuel
New system to combine flight-proven auxiliary power unit with high-efficiency generator.
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Northrop unveils new Sky Viper chain gun for Army’s futuristic attack helicopter
This 20mm cannon is intended to provide superior performance when compared to other legacy Gatling guns.
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NASA tests new quiet wing design that aims to reduce aircraft noise
An experimental leading-edge wing design intends to reduce the noise caused by aircraft.
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AeroDelft’s Phoenix two-seater aims to be the world’s first liquid-hydrogen aircraft
A prototype of a full-scale, two-passenger aircraft will make its first flight in 2022.
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New aerodynamic rotor head full fairing makes the helicopters fly faster
Scientists are working on technical solutions to make helicopters faster, greener, and quieter in the future.
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Kelley Aerospace launches supersonic unmanned combat aerial vehicle
It is capable of flying over 4,810km at speeds of up to Mach 2.1.
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Successful first flight of Boeing’s Loyal Wingman uncrewed aircraft
Successful test progresses Royal Australian Air Force's teaming aircraft program.
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EASA finalized certification basis for PAL-V’s Liberty flying car
The convertible roadworthy rotorcraft is now also the first to complete the full certification basis with EASA.
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Ascendance unveils a long-range, low emissions hybrid propulsion VTOL aircraft
The aircraft with low noise signature and low operational costs would help reshape air mobility.
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Pipistrel launches 19-passenger near-zero-emission aircraft concept
The airliner concept design will offer a new, sustainable, and cost-efficient air mobility solution.