By Jack Guy, CNN Business A prototype flying car performed a test flight between two cities in Slovakia, spending 35 minutes in the air. Klein Vision’s AirCar flew between Nitra and the capital Bratislava on Monday, according to a press release on Wednesday. The AirCar Prototype 1 is powered by …
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Flying cars will be in cities by 2030, Hyundai chief says
Flying cars will be in our cities “by the end of this decade,” according to Michael Cole, managing director of European operations at South Korean automaker Hyundai. Hyundai, which is developing a flying taxi with Uber, expects electric flying cars to be seen in cities before the end of the …
Read More »bne IntelliNews – Slovakian flying car makes history
The AirCar flying car designed by visionary Slovak designer Stefan Klein completed an 80 km flight from Nitra to Bratislava in 25 minutes, local media reported. It was the vehicle’s first flight between two international airports and the longest distance flight at an average speed of 170 km / h. …
Read More »Vaccine order confuses airport workers
He ridiculed it as a ‘no punch, go bankrupt’ policy because it could mean hundreds of staff lose shifts, and said if it were to be applied to all workers from the airport, the state government should have properly consulted with the industry beforehand. Airport and border workers are eligible …
Read More »This Week’s ‘Flying Horse’ Theme: If I Had $ 100 | Flying horse
Fun money: If I had $ 100 I would buy a Fairview water park membership. I would also buy food. Finally, I would also buy Robux and V-bucks for video games. Help the homeless: I would do the obvious and not spend it on myself. I would spend it on …
Read More »After Pulwama, RDX Specter Returns to Haunt Security Grid in Jammu Airport Explosions
The use of drones to drop improvised explosive devices in the technical area of Jammu airport has shaken the security grid, with the possibility of using the RDX in IEDs adding to the anxiety. Sources told News18 that preliminary tests revealed RDX could have been used in IEDs. “It looks …
Read More »Center could set stricter rules for unmanned aircraft systems
In the context of the drone attack on the Indian Air Force base in Jammu, the Ministry of Civil Aviation could potentially consider tightening existing regulations for unmanned aircraft systems, government officials said. Two explosive devices were dropped from a drone at Jammu Air Base on Sunday in the first …
Read More »Wisk Aero CEO Discusses Autonomous Air Taxi at UberX Pricing: Q&A
5th generation Cora eVTOL from Wisk Aero. Wisk Aero Just a decade ago, flying cars were largely unheard of, except for a small circle of sci-fi obsessed tech billionaires who were determined to reinvent human transportation. One of the early pioneers of the concept was Google co-founder Larry Page, who …
Read More »Airspeeder and IWC Watches Join Forces to Fulfill ‘Flying Car’ Dreams
Airspeeder technicians prepare an Alauda Mk3 “flying car” for testing in South Australia. R.CANTWELL If you are wondering “Where the hell is my flying car?” “, If some innovative experimental engineers, with the help of the watchmaker IWC, get it right, the answer may be:” It’s coming sooner than you …
Read More »The best of aviation, from flying cars to bizliners – Robb Report
The big idea: sustainable spray juice A jet fuel derived from an old cooking oil may not look very sexy, but it doesn’t have to be. It is already the most efficient way to make business aviation greener. Fins, aerodynamics, space-age composites, and avionics all help reduce the carbon footprint …
Read More »Aviation industry rallies to protest government policy
Aviation organizations from all sectors of the industry will come together at a protest at Manchester Airport tomorrow (23 June) as part of an urgent call on the government to take action to help the industry to survive the pandemic. The strictly socially distanced protest, which was organized by Unite, …
Read More »Six-person flying car cyclocar sticks to 2022 timeline, has already been piloted
Mankind dreamed of Jetsons-type flying cars long before the Jetsons even existed. Yet, halfway through 2021, we’re still not close to seeing that dream come true, at least not from a business perspective. We have eVTOL proposals and eVTOL concepts, with these electric vertical take-off and landing planes hailed as …
Read More »Qarbon Aerospace of North Texas to assemble LIFT HEXA flying cars »Dallas innovates
Matt Chasen, CEO of LIFT Aircraft, pilots the HEXA Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) over Camp Mabry, Texas, August 20, 2020. During the visit, Col. Nathan Diller, Director AFWERX, spoke about Agility Prime, a non-traditional program aimed at accelerating the commercial market for advanced air mobility vehicles. [Photo: Sean …
Read More »Air Liquide, Airbus and Groupe ADP join forces to prepare Paris airports for the hydrogen era
Air Liquide (Paris: AI), Airbus and Groupe ADP have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to prepare for the arrival of hydrogen in airports by 2035 as part of the development of commercial hydrogen aircraft. The partners will draw on their respective expertise to support the decarbonisation of the aeronautics …
Read More »Coast Guard Says LBI’s Search for Missing Plane a ‘False Alarm’
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP – The report of a downed plane in the ocean off Long Beach Island on Thursday is viewed as a “false alarm” by the US Coast Guard. The Coast Guard along with the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office, Long Beach Township Police and State Police rushed into search …
Read More »Ravn Alaska purchases fleet of electric planes
Airflow rendering of a Ravn electric plane. (Courtesy of Airflow) Ravn Alaska has announced that it will purchase 50 electric planes from California-based Airflow when they hit the market. Airflow planes will use batteries instead of gasoline to power their engines. But the company must first finalize the design of …
Read More »Covid-19: Stewart Islanders remain “resilient group” in light of weak positive test
Residents of Stewart Island are “a resilient bunch” and taking news that a preschooler returned a low positive test for Covid-19 to the island “in their step.” Island City Councilor Bruce Ford said he and his wife went to a contextual testing center to get their swabs, but after negative …
Read More »The technology behind clean toilets
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of cleanup. Trax Analytics’ smart toilet system collects data from airport washrooms to help operational teams create cleaning plans and support an airport-wide data-driven cleaning approach. The system can also help plan future airport improvement projects. “Many airports and facilities management companies use …
Read More »Data-driven, proactive airport security solutions take flight
The deployment of the vaccine in the United States has given many industries affected by the pandemic a much needed boost, and the airline industry is no different. In March 2021, the number of air passengers reached its highest level in more than a year, exceeding 1.5 million. And on …
Read More »Japan embarks on race for supersonic passenger planes
Leading Japanese engineering companies are combining their resources with the Japanese space agency to design a 50-passenger supersonic jet. According to Nikkei Asia, the new public-private initiative, Japan Supersonic Research, was announced on Wednesday. Members of the consortia are IHI, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Subaru and Japan Aircraft …
Read More »Another Boeing-Airbus tanker war is coming
WASHINGTON – Boeing and Airbus could find themselves clashing as early as next year to supply air refueling planes to the US Air Force, rekindling a bitter battle between Boeing’s KC-46 and the A330 Multi Role Tanker Airbus transport. The Air Force on Tuesday issued a request for information regarding …
Read More »DNRC immobilizes all planes after helicopter crash at the scene of the fire | Local
A DNRC helicopter was arriving for a landing on Tuesday when it crashed due to high winds, rolled over onto its side and caught fire. Photo by Cory Swanson In the aftermath of Tuesday’s helicopter crash with five people on board, the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation has …
Read More »Driver who slammed into protesters in Minneapolis charged with murder
The drunk driver who smashed a sport utility vehicle into a crowd of protesters in Minneapolis on Sunday night, killing a woman and injuring several others, was charged Wednesday with intentional second degree murder, authorities said. Protesters were protesting the death of Winston Smith, a black man who was shot …
Read More »Brittany Ferries explores zero-emission, sea-level ferries
Concept using the WIG design for the future “flying ferry” (courtesy Brittany Ferries) Posted on June 16, 2021 at 6:53 PM by The maritime executive Brittany Ferries, which operates passenger ferries between England, Ireland, France and Spain, is exploring the potential of a new form of high-speed, sustainable and more …
Read More »Bankrupt aircraft modification company GDC Technics may be better off going into liquidation, creditors say
Aircraft modification company GDC Technics has been in turmoil as it charted a course to eventually come out of bankruptcy or complete the sale of the company. A group representing the creditors in the case said they would be better served if the company liquidated its assets in a Chapter …
Read More »1903 Wright Flyer sculpture displayed at new roundabout near Nampa airport | Local News
NAMPA – Traffic is more roundabout at the intersection of Happy Valley and Victory Roads in Nampa, thanks to a new roundabout installation completed there in May. “This opened it up to less congestion,” said Devin Muchow, district manager of Nampa Highway No.1, who oversaw the implementation of the project. …
Read More »US Air Force solicits industry for KC-Y interest
US Air Force Seeks Industry For KC-Y Interest | Aviation Week Network https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/awn-logo.svg Skip to main content Credit: Wikipedia The US Air Force has officially begun the search for companies interested in participating in a KC-Y Bridge Tanker program to supplement the tanker fleet once production of the KC-46A is …
Read More »Report calls on airlines to reimburse passengers for flights disrupted due to COVID-19
OTTAWA – The House of Commons Transport Committee says the federal government should reimburse ticket holders for flights canceled due to COVID-19 and further strengthen passenger rights, as well as expand passenger relief programs. wages and rents for the besieged aviation sector, in a report filed Thursday. The Standing Committee …
Read More »Workhorse Files Formal Complaint Regarding USPS NGDV
CINCINNATI, June 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS) (“The workaholic“Or” the Company “), a U.S. technology company focused on delivering sustainable and cost-effective drone-integrated electric vehicles to the last mile delivery industry, today announced that it has filed a formal complaint with the Federal State Claims …
Read More »Grand Rapids-based Lake Michigan Credit Union to Acquire Florida Bank
Lake Michigan Credit Union continues to expand its presence in the Sunshine State, now with the planned cash acquisition of a Tampa, Florida-based bank. Grand Rapids-based LMCU announced on Wednesday afternoon its intention to acquire Pilot Bancshares Inc. in a transaction valued at approximately $ 96.6 million. The deal will …
Read More »Around the world in 8 days
From dawn on June 23, 1931 until sunset on July 1, 1931, Wiley Post and navigator Harold Gatty piloted a single-engine Lockheed Vega 5C known as the Winnie Mae around the world without navigation aids, radios, autopilot, life jackets or rafts, in unfamiliar weather conditions, in remote and unimproved grass …
Read More »The Boeing-Airbus dispute is resolved; Forced labor
Adobe Stock The United States and the European Union have announced that they resolved a 17-year dispute over aircraft subsidies of Boeing and Airbus, agreeing to suspend tariffs for five years, according to CNBC. Last week, the EU pressured the White House to come to an agreement that would end …
Read More »US, EU Suspend Tariffs on Large Civilian Aircraft, Target China in Fight Against Non-Trade Practices | Husch Blackwell LLP
The United States and the European Union (“EU”) ad a “cooperative framework”To address and potentially resolve their long-standing dispute over subsidies for large civil aircraft, also known as the Boeing–Airbus or disputes involving large civil aircraft. Originally initiated in 2004 when the United States filed a complaint with the World …
Read More »Romeo Power announces expansion of its management team with the appointments of CFO and CFO
LOS ANGELES–(COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Romeo Power, Inc. (“Romeo Power”) (NYSE: RMO), an energy technology leader providing advanced electrification solutions for complex commercial vehicle applications, today announced the appointment of the Senior Executive Kerry A. Shiba as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 6, 2021. Mr. Shiba brings over 30 years of …
Read More »Digiland and Airwayz form a strategic partnership to advance drone fleet management
TEL AVIV, Israel, – Airwayz Drones Ltd, a specialist in AI-based flight systems and unmanned traffic management (UTM), has announced the formation of a strategic partnership with Digiland Pte Ltd: a provider of finance, operations, technology, security and governance based in Singapore. Henry Teh, President and CEO of Digiland Pte …
Read More »Vmo Aircraft Leasing Appoints O’Connor SVP, Capital Markets Director
Vmo aircraft rental, a San Francisco-based aircraft leasing company, has appointed Meghan O’Connor to the newly created role of senior vice president and head of capital markets. O’Connor will oversee corporate finance transactions and capital market activities for the lessor’s platform. “With Meghan, we welcome another proven leader to our …
Read More »Aviation Capital Group obtains financing for an Airbus aircraft for Turkish Airlines
Aerospace Capital Group, aeronautical asset manager, obtained financing for one Airbus A350-900 and three Airbus A321neo for Turkish airlines (YOUR). In connection with the A350-900 financing, Aviation Capital Group’s Aircraft Financing Solutions (AFS) program used a portion of its $ 650 million secured financing facility to act as a direct …
Read More »Copa Airlines expands network with increased frequencies to the United States – AirlineGeeks.com
[ Routes ]June 16, 2021 6:15 a.m. ET By Taylor Rains Copa Airlines expands network with increased frequencies to the United States After a year and a half of challenges related to COVID, Copa Airlines is starting to scale up its operations in the United States. Starting in June, the …
Read More »Jet2 to raise an additional £ 537million as UK travel ban persists
Jet2’s parent company (LS, Leeds / Bradford), Jet2 plc, has decided to bolster its balance sheet by £ 537.4million (US $ 756million) as the wait continues for the UK government to clear a large-scale return to overseas leisure travel. The tour operator has canceled all of its vacations until at …
Read More »EU-US aircraft deal heralds new trade cooperation in Biden era – EURACTIV.com
The first summit between the EU and US President Joe Biden concluded on Tuesday (June 15th) with an agreement on a five-year tariff suspension in the long-running Airbus-Boeing dispute, paving the way for closer cooperation in the face of the challenges posed by China’s economic situation. model. After 17 years …
Read More »Quoting Irish poet, Biden ends EU trade war by renewing transatlantic ties
EU, US announce truce in Trump-era trade war EU lifts steel tariffs for six months Biden meets the Belgian king, prime minister Biden says: The world has changed, completely changed BRUSSELS, June 15 (Reuters) – US President Joe Biden ended a front in a Trump-era trade war when he met …
Read More »Aviation Capital Group announces financing of one Airbus A350-900 and three Airbus A321neo for Turkish Airlines
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif .– (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a leading aviation asset manager, today announced secured financing of one Airbus A350-900 and three Airbus A321neo for Turkish Airlines (THY). In connection with the financing of the A350-900, ACG’s Aircraft Financing Solutions (AFS) program used a portion …
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