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Robotic co-pilot lands simulated Boeing 737
A robotic co-pilot has shown its capability to fly and land a simulated Boeing 737.
Crew capsule revealed to take tourists to infinity and beyond!
Jeff Bezos shows off the capsule for the tourists he plans to take into space in the next few years.
Climate impact of airlines reduced with small changes
By making small changes to some flight routes, airlines could reduce their climate impact by up to 10%, research by…
Switch to biofuel cuts aviation emissions
Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong flag carrier, will switch to biofuels made from landfill rubbish on select long haul…
Space-based tracking systems keeps all planes on the grid
No plane would ever have to be off the grid, thanks in part to a reconfigurable radio developed for NASA, under a…
Companies race to create the first flying car
Nearly a dozen companies around the globe, including some with deep pockets such as European aircraft maker Airbus,…
Let’s twist again, like the Wright brothers did last century
The Wright brothers controlled the motion of their Flyer 1 aircraft using wires and pulleys that bent and…
Research investment takes wing in aircraft design
To develop an innovative way of designing and manufacturing aircraft wings, which will encourage a 'right first…
Renewable fuels take wing
A world in which renewable jet fuel powers the planes we travel in? This dream is becoming a reality faster than…