by Victoria Tozer-Pennington | Aug 8, 2019 | Technology
A new IDTechEx report has heaped praise upon new technologies in the aerospace industry. The “Manned Electric Aircraft 2020-2030” highlights manufacturers such as Bye Aerospace for “walking before they try to run”. Like Tesla with cars, the...
by Victoria Tozer-Pennington | Jul 12, 2019 | Technology
Virgin Orbit, Sir Richard Branson’s small satellite launch company, has successfully completed a key drop test of its LauncherOne vehicle, the last major step in the development program of the company’s novel launch service. Virgin Orbit has completed a steady...
by Victoria Tozer-Pennington | Jun 6, 2019 | Technology
EmbraerX is leading the way to enable a world where electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOL) will be part of everyday human lives. “Urban air mobility will evolve to become a significant mode of transportation in the next decade and will require a truly...
by Victoria Tozer-Pennington | May 30, 2019 | Technology
Harbour Air will transform its short-hop seaplane fleet into an all-electric commercial fleet with the magni 500 engine, a 750 horsepower all-electric motor. The magni500 electric motors will produce around 2,075 foot-pounds of torque. This would give the aircraft an...
by Victoria Tozer-Pennington | Apr 26, 2019 | Technology
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted approval to Alphabet unit Wing Aviation to deliver goods to customers using drones, making them the first company to get US air certification. As part of the federal approval, Wing Aviation will include flights...
