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Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Nears Supersonic Milestone with Mach 0.95 Test Flight
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator reached a significant milestone in its 11th test flight, hitting Mach 0.95 at a low altitude of 8,986 metres. The test, conducted on January 10, 2025, not only demonstrated the aircraft’s ability to handle extreme air pressure but also moved the company closer to achieving supersonic speeds. This breakthrough...
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A Guide For Beginners: What To Look For When Buying Your First Air Drone
Air drones are no longer just high-tech toys- they're tools for creativity, exploration, and innovation. Let this guide be your co-pilot as you navigate the skies of drone buying, breaking down the essentials for a smooth take-off.
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Watch: Viral 12-Hour Timelapse Of US Air Traffic Gridlock During Microsoft Outage
The footage shows a detailed depiction of the air traffic operations of American Airlines, Delta, and United flights across the mainland USA.
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Last Year Was Safest Ever For Commercial Air Travel: Airline Industry Body
Last year was the safest ever for commercial air travel, despite a massive rebound in passenger flights, an airline industry group said Wednesday.
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Suborbital Flights Might Soon Take You To Any Point On Earth Within 2 Hours: Study
NASAs experimental supersonic aircraft, the X-59 'Son of Concorde' is all set for its first test flight.
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Virgin Galactic Partners With Boeing Aurora to Build Two Launch Carrier Aircrafts
Space travel company Virgin Galactic announcement an agreement with Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences to build two new air launch carrier aircraft for its spaceships. The first of the new aircraft is due to enter service by 2025. The value of the contract was not disclosed.
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Flying Taxis Put Future Of Passenger Planes At Risk: Aircraft Lessor Avolon
Airbus and Boeing watch out - one of the world's largest aircraft owners says passenger planes could see their wings clipped by the rapid spread of flying taxi startups.
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International Flights Remain Suspended Till July 15, Says Government
Commercial international flights to and from India shall stay suspended till July 15, civil aviation watchdog DGCA has announced. The restriction will not apply to international cargo operations and flights specifically approved by the aviation regulator.
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No Cabin Baggage, Aarogya Setu For Flights Post-Lockdown: Ministry Plan
Filling up of a detailed questionnaire related to COVID-19, carrying no cabin baggage, using Aarogya Setu app and reaching airport at least two hours before a flight departure are among the suggested requirements for air passengers during the initial phase after resumption of commercial flights.
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Aarogya Setu App Likely to Be Made Mandatory for Air Travellers Post Lockdown
All commercial passenger flight operations have been suspended for the lockdown period. However, cargo flights, medical evacuation flights and special flights approved by the aviation regulator DGCA have been allowed to operate.
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Swedish Royal Couple Travel Air India, King Carries His Own Bag
In a pleasant surprise to fellow passengers, visiting Swedish royal couple King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia arrived in India on board an Air India commercial flight from Stockholm, and carried their own bags after landing at the airport today.
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"Historic Moment": World's Longest Flight Arrives In Sydney From New York
The longest non-stop passenger flight touched down in Australia Sunday morning after more than 19 hours in the air, a milestone journey from New York that Qantas hopes to parlay into commercial success.
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Air Taxi To Cut Travel Time In Mumbai By 90%: Uber
Taxi hailing company Uber Wednesday claimed that its air taxi can cut travel time in a congested city like Mumbai by 90 per cent. It had named Dallas and Los Angeles in the US as the first two cities for the commercial launch of its aerial taxi service by 2023 and has been on the lookout to select an international city as its third partner.
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Uber Says Its Air Taxi Could Cut Travel Time In Mumbai By 90%
Taxi hailing company Uber on Wednesday claimed that its air taxi could cut travel time in a busy city like Mumbai by 90 per cent. It had named Dallas and Los Angeles in the US as the first two cities for the commercial launch of its aerial taxi service by 2023 and has been on the lookout to select an international city as its third partner.
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NASA's $248 Million Project For X-Plane With Speed Of (Gulp) 990 Mph
Despite the fact that supersonic air travel has been around for decades, the time it takes to fly from New York to Los Angeles has changed little since the early days of commercial flight.
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Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Nears Supersonic Milestone with Mach 0.95 Test Flight
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator reached a significant milestone in its 11th test flight, hitting Mach 0.95 at a low altitude of 8,986 metres. The test, conducted on January 10, 2025, not only demonstrated the aircraft’s ability to handle extreme air pressure but also moved the company closer to achieving supersonic speeds. This breakthrough...
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A Guide For Beginners: What To Look For When Buying Your First Air Drone
Air drones are no longer just high-tech toys- they're tools for creativity, exploration, and innovation. Let this guide be your co-pilot as you navigate the skies of drone buying, breaking down the essentials for a smooth take-off.
-
Watch: Viral 12-Hour Timelapse Of US Air Traffic Gridlock During Microsoft Outage
The footage shows a detailed depiction of the air traffic operations of American Airlines, Delta, and United flights across the mainland USA.
-
Last Year Was Safest Ever For Commercial Air Travel: Airline Industry Body
Last year was the safest ever for commercial air travel, despite a massive rebound in passenger flights, an airline industry group said Wednesday.
-
Suborbital Flights Might Soon Take You To Any Point On Earth Within 2 Hours: Study
NASAs experimental supersonic aircraft, the X-59 'Son of Concorde' is all set for its first test flight.
-
Virgin Galactic Partners With Boeing Aurora to Build Two Launch Carrier Aircrafts
Space travel company Virgin Galactic announcement an agreement with Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences to build two new air launch carrier aircraft for its spaceships. The first of the new aircraft is due to enter service by 2025. The value of the contract was not disclosed.
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Flying Taxis Put Future Of Passenger Planes At Risk: Aircraft Lessor Avolon
Airbus and Boeing watch out - one of the world's largest aircraft owners says passenger planes could see their wings clipped by the rapid spread of flying taxi startups.
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International Flights Remain Suspended Till July 15, Says Government
Commercial international flights to and from India shall stay suspended till July 15, civil aviation watchdog DGCA has announced. The restriction will not apply to international cargo operations and flights specifically approved by the aviation regulator.
-
No Cabin Baggage, Aarogya Setu For Flights Post-Lockdown: Ministry Plan
Filling up of a detailed questionnaire related to COVID-19, carrying no cabin baggage, using Aarogya Setu app and reaching airport at least two hours before a flight departure are among the suggested requirements for air passengers during the initial phase after resumption of commercial flights.
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Aarogya Setu App Likely to Be Made Mandatory for Air Travellers Post Lockdown
All commercial passenger flight operations have been suspended for the lockdown period. However, cargo flights, medical evacuation flights and special flights approved by the aviation regulator DGCA have been allowed to operate.
-
Swedish Royal Couple Travel Air India, King Carries His Own Bag
In a pleasant surprise to fellow passengers, visiting Swedish royal couple King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia arrived in India on board an Air India commercial flight from Stockholm, and carried their own bags after landing at the airport today.
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"Historic Moment": World's Longest Flight Arrives In Sydney From New York
The longest non-stop passenger flight touched down in Australia Sunday morning after more than 19 hours in the air, a milestone journey from New York that Qantas hopes to parlay into commercial success.
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Air Taxi To Cut Travel Time In Mumbai By 90%: Uber
Taxi hailing company Uber Wednesday claimed that its air taxi can cut travel time in a congested city like Mumbai by 90 per cent. It had named Dallas and Los Angeles in the US as the first two cities for the commercial launch of its aerial taxi service by 2023 and has been on the lookout to select an international city as its third partner.
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Uber Says Its Air Taxi Could Cut Travel Time In Mumbai By 90%
Taxi hailing company Uber on Wednesday claimed that its air taxi could cut travel time in a busy city like Mumbai by 90 per cent. It had named Dallas and Los Angeles in the US as the first two cities for the commercial launch of its aerial taxi service by 2023 and has been on the lookout to select an international city as its third partner.
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NASA's $248 Million Project For X-Plane With Speed Of (Gulp) 990 Mph
Despite the fact that supersonic air travel has been around for decades, the time it takes to fly from New York to Los Angeles has changed little since the early days of commercial flight.
