6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1279+ words) Around 2007, when I was heavily into flying radio-controlled aerobatic model airplanes, I outfitted a roughly 20-percent-scale Zlin Z-526 Akrobat model with an electric motor and six-cell lithium-polymer battery pack. Around the same time, as it turned out, something similar was happening,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (875+ words) BETA Technologies’ Zachary Heibel walks around the CX300 after landing at Scholes International Airport, Wednesday. The CX300 is equipped with a Garmin G3000 PRIME avionics system, which was adapted by Garmin and BETA Technologies to integrate fly-by-wire controls and display battery-management and electric…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (202+ words) The Class 507 Preservation Society has announced that they have reached a milestone in their preservation journey. Merseyrail Class 507 No. 507001 has successfully run under its own power, without third rail, using battery power. Tests have been run at Alstom’s Derby Litchurch…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (670+ words) If you live near one of Wyoming's two biggest airports, in Casper and Cheyenne, you'll be treated to some of the most fantastic airplanes that the world has to offer. Did you hear our visitor today in Cheyenne? The Cheyenne…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (471+ words) The supersonic Hürjet flew for 18 minutes as Turkey moves closer to replacing its aging T-38 advanced jet trainers. Turkey’s first production Hürjet advanced jet trainer has made its first flight, marking a new step in its development for operational use....

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (713+ words) It could be a real 'shock' to the aviation industry Heart Aerospace is flying high after successfully completing a flight of the world's largest electric plane. Better yet, it apparently pulled off the impressive feat of this 27-minute journey for…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (617+ words) “It won’t be your next holiday,” says Otto Verhoeff, chief business officer of Vaeridion, a European company developing a nine-seat electric aircraft. But it could be the next one after that, depending on how often your family gets away. “As…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (512+ words) Your insider guide to living well in London, with trends and insider recommendations in fashion, wellbeing, travel, beauty and more. “It won’t be your next holiday,” says Otto Verhoeff, chief business officer of Vaeridion, a European company developing a nine-seat…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (323+ words) Two months ago, Peter Cabauy '96 held the future of space exploration in his hands. Now it's circling the Earth every 96 minutes. The alumnus is the co-founder and CEO of Miami-based City Labs, which recently sent nuclear micropower technology into space…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (258+ words) Saturday August 22, 2026 The world's largest battery-powered electric aircraft has completed its maiden flight at Plattsburgh International Airport in New York, marking a significant step towards cleaner aircraft technology. Heart Aerospace's X1 demonstrator aircraft completed the 27-minute test flight on Wednesday (12 August),…...