Airbus hybrid high-speed helicopter hits 420 km/h in demo
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Airbus, headquartered in France, announced that its Racer high-speed helicopter demonstrator, developed under the Clean Sky 2 project, achieved a cruise speed of 420 km/h (227 kts)
Indian startup rolls out smart plane docking system
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In an effort to enhance safety and operational efficiency, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) have commissioned Inxee Systems’ SmartDock AI system at Srinagar and Amritsar airports.
Joby’s hydrogen VTOL air taxi completes landmark 523-mile flight
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Joby Aviation, a US-based company, have successfully flown a hydrogen-electric air taxi demonstrator 523 miles, showcasing its potential for emissions-free regional travel using liquid hydrogen fuel cells.
Engine wear risk as planes swallow more dust waiting to land
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Researchers from the University of Reading, UK, found that planes at major airports in desert regions ingest significant amounts of dust, leading to engine wear risks.
Silent flight edges closer to take off, according to new research
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Researchers at the University of Bristol in the UK have discovered how noise is generated and propagated by boundary layer ingesting ducted fans in aircraft.
New method for detecting unusual air turbulence holds promise for aviation safety
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Researchers at the Civil Aviation University of China have developed a new method using genetic programming to improve turbulence detection from aircraft’s Quick Access Recorders.
Supercomputer used to predict clear air turbulence
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From NAGOYA UNIVERSITY 13/07/2023 A research group from Nagoya University has accurately simulated air turbulence occurring on clear days around Tokyo using Japan’s fastest supercomputer. They then compared their findings with flight data to create a more accurate predictive model. The research was reported in the journal Geophysical Research Letters. Although air turbulence is usually associated […]