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The Taranis Unveiled

Taranis, the god of thunder in Celtic mythology, is depicted with a Jupiter wheel in one hand and a thunderbolt in the other. It is also the name of the latest project undertaken by the United Kingdom to improve their military capabilities and transform the face of military weaponry. The Taranis is an unmanned stealth aircraft that has been under construction... [Read more]

Farnborough International Airshow Set to Be a Success

Taking place in the UK, the world-renowned Farnborough International Airshow attracts large numbers of aerospace industry participants every two years. This year’s event began on a positive note on Monday, 19 July 2010, as rival companies Boeing Co. and Airbus reported that they had received new orders totaling almost $18 billion already. This is... [Read more]

2010 South Shore Air Show

The South Shore Air Show will be held for the eleventh time this year, and enthusiasm and interest is already building up. Tickets for the preview parties to this phenomenal show have already gone on sale, and this year there will not only be breathtaking aerial displays to look forward to but a variety of activities and vendor stores for visitors to... [Read more]

MIT-Designed Planes Aim for 70% Fuel Reduction

With possible fuel shortages in the future being a very real cause for concern, coupled with dire observations on the damage fossil fuels are doing to our environment on a world-wide scale right now, much emphasis is being placed on developing alternative, ‘green’ energy sources, as well as finding ways to use the fuel we have in the most efficient... [Read more]

The Threat of Volcanic Ash

The volcanic eruption in Iceland that brought the aviation industry to a standstill in April has raised new questions and kick-started new research. Thousands of travelers remain grounded and airplane companies are suffering great losses due to the threat of volcanic ash, now over Spain and Morocco. This has led engineers and researchers to consider... [Read more]

The New CTLS HL Aircraft

Flight Design, a German aviation company, was responsible for the release of the CTLS, which was a technological breakthrough in the aviation industry. The aircraft is sleek in its overall design, with longer, more elegant features. It has become a popular light sport aircraft, as the CTLS was designed according to suggestions and comments by customers... [Read more]

China’s Aircraft Design Almost Complete

With the popularity and rising demand for air travel in China, the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, under the leadership of Wu Guanghui, began to design a commercial aircraft that will suit the needs of the aviation industry. A model of the aircraft was recently revealed, and Wu Guanghui spoke to the media in regard to the design process and... [Read more]

Puffin: NASA’s Concept Vehicle

It seems that the days of climbing into an air vehicle and jetting down to the shops is getting closer. The jet pack may have paved the way for the latest concept vehicle released by NASA, known as the Puffin. Bridging the gap between conventional motor vehicles and personal air travel is becoming a reality and it might just be that Puffins are the... [Read more]