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Aircraft technology

Remarkable Things to Know about Planes Powered by Biofuels

The transition to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from fossil fuels still has a long journey to make. However, the great news is that recently, Virgin Atlantic flew from London’s Heathrow Airport to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport powered… Continue Reading →

The World’s Whitest Paint Set to Cool Aeroplanes

The whitest paint is all set to adorn planes, cars, and trains. Why? The new paint was unveiled in 2021 by researchers at Purdue University. Surfaces like planes, cars, and trains coated in the paint can achieve up to 19F… Continue Reading →

Eviation’s All-Electric Aircraft Alice Takes Maiden Flight

Countries have been very conscious about reducing carbon emissions in all modes of transport. Against this backdrop, a major milestone was achieved in aviation sector, as Eviation aircraft completed its first flight on its zero-emission ‘Alice’ aircraft. Recently, Alice flew… Continue Reading →

Is Boom Supersonic Air Travel the Future of Aviation?

American Airlines has been in the news recently with the purchase of the latest carrier with the order of 20 Boom Supersonic jets. The first Overture model is expected to be ready in 2025. It will roll out of Boom’s… Continue Reading →

V-Star Set to Bring Vertical Take-off Planes to Australia

A company in Adelaide, Australia, called V-STAR is all set to bring vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft to Australia for regional travel, aeromedical and search and rescue services, and commercial transport. VTOL technology has been around and was used… Continue Reading →

The Solar-Powered Plane That Can Stay in the Air for Months

Skydweller Aero aims to produce the world’s first commercially viable pseudo-satellite (aka: a solar-powered airplane) that is capable of staying in the sky for months at a time. In 2016, the solar-powered plane, covered with over 17,000 solar panels, gave… Continue Reading →