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Aircraft technology

Breakthrough 100-Seat Electric Plane Set to Ply by 2027

An all-electric plane capable of carrying 100 people with an impressive range of 460 miles (740 km) may be available within six years. The plane significantly accelerating the timeline will be a non-kerosene-powered commercial airliner, which will be fitted with… Continue Reading →

The Secret Behind Round-shaped Windows on Planes

Windows are typically rectangle and square-shaped ones. Have you wondered why it’s round on a plane window? What’s the science behind the shape?  Experts explain that it has all to do with pressure. Keep reading to find out more. Aerospace… Continue Reading →

Electric Planes Poised to Make Skies Cleaner

With its plans to reduce its carbon footprint, the airline industry can see the future on the horizon with electric planes. Airline flights are expected to double in the next 20 years, and the industry still needs to transition to… Continue Reading →

Google-Funded Startup Merlin Labs Reveals Pilotless Planes

Merlin Labs, which develops systems that fly airlines, remained in the shadows till now. The company recently emerged from its stealth mode with $25 million in funding from Google Ventures and others for its autonomous plane technology. Merlin Labs visions… Continue Reading →

A Plane and a Drone – the Best of Two Worlds

Flying taxis will soon be a reality, appearing in skies sooner than expected. The e-planes are undergoing trials in different parts of the world. India may join the bandwagon as an electric plane made by an IIT Madras professor and… Continue Reading →

Remarkable Green Solutions for Aviation

The environmental impact of flying might have decreased in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the aviation industry is eyeing solutions such as greener fuels and renewable energy. What are the various ways aviation can get greener? Greener Jet-Fuels… Continue Reading →