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Airbus A350F takes maiden flight with 111-ton payload and 5,400-mile range
The A350F made its first-ever flight at the end of September.
20 hours ago
Chicago Metra’s new battery-electric train charges through regenerative braking
Battery-electric rail technology is already delivering results in Europe.
20 hours ago
Cockpit chaos: Flydubai Israel flight’s 14,000-ft plunge, hijack, stabbing explained
A Dubai-Tel Aviv flight turned into a cockpit emergency after one pilot attacked another, forcing passengers to intervene.
2 days ago
16-foot Pegasus drone flies over 46 miles on a single lithium-sulfur battery pack
Li-S Energy filed two patents covering its battery pack and management system.
2 days ago
New student-built electric car concept captures pollution even while driving
VENTRA uses an electrical charging system to attract airborne particles near the wheels onto a grounded collection surface for later cleaning and recycling.
2 days ago
New Boeing 737 MAX software glitch sparks FAA safety review, causes certification delays
The FAA is reviewing the issue after Boeing initially determined that it did not pose a safety concern.
5 days ago
World’s longest-range twin-engine jet gets new turbofan with up to 8% more thrust
The entire production line will switch to the new standard by 2028.
8 days ago
eFlyer 2 all-electric aircraft takes first flight with 80% lower operational costs
Bye Aerospace will expand the eFlyer 2’s flight envelope as engineers gather data for FAA certification.
8 days ago
F-35 vs Ferrari: Italian Navy to pit fighter jet against supercar in high-speed race
An F-35B fighter jet and Ferrari SF90 are about to race down the same runway.
9 days ago
New nanoscale electrode design could unlock lighter, longer-range EV batteries
Nanoscale structures could guide lithium deposits and protect battery performance.
10 days ago
Elon Musk floats 30-minute Hyperloop trip idea between Austin and San Antonio
Elon Musk proposes a Hyperloop linking two Texas cities rapidly.
10 days ago
Flights grounded at JFK, LaGuardia, other US airports after air traffic system outage
The outage triggered ground stops and delays at major northeast airports, including JFK, Newark Liberty and LaGuardia airports
11 days ago
Beijing to Shanghai in 30 minutes: China ready to test its Supersonic TMS-10 plane
The demonstrator is still an early-stage technology project, with larger aircraft, new propulsion systems and further testing needed before commercial service becomes possible.
12 days ago
Volkswagen electric bus sets Guinness World Record, drives 62,000 miles across 92 countries
“The vehicle completed the journey without a single technical breakdown, requiring over 300 charging cycles.
13 days ago
EV-maker produces powerful battery cells using recycled cathode active material for the first time
This step continues the pilot project on high-voltage battery recycling launched last year.
13 days ago
First-ever fully autonomous flight across US covers 3,199 miles without pilot input
Engineers controlled the mission remotely from up to 2,323 miles away as the aircraft crossed unfamiliar airspace.
14 days ago
The next generation of VTOL aircraft is splitting into two very different futures
VTOL technology is evolving beyond the air taxi race, with civilian infrastructure and autonomous military aircraft emerging as two major markets.
14 days ago
CATL launches 170 Wh/kg battery platform for heavy-duty transport with 621-mile range
CATL rates the heavy-duty truck setup for a 12-year, 1.5-million-kilometer operating lifecycle.
17 days ago
BYD unveils 49-ton electric truck with 1,000-hp peak power, fast charging
The portfoilo covers urban deliveries and heavy freight operations.
17 days ago
World-first: Tiny autonomous boat completes 3,555-mile Atlantic crossing in 127 days
No crew. No remote steering. Just wind, solar power and autonomous navigation software.
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