AI pilots US Air Force Valkyrie combat drone for the first time

The US Air Force’s XQ-58A Valkyrie experimental combat drone has made its first flight under the control of artificial intelligence. On July 25, 2023, the robotic aircraft completed a three-hour sortie at the Eglin Test and Training Complex in Florida…. Continue reading AI pilots US Air Force Valkyrie combat drone for the first time

Flying Submarine Documentary is a Story of Defied Assumptions

Donald Reid had a passion for applying himself to challenging problems, and in many ways his life’s work was that of developing a prototype submersible aircraft — or flying submarine …read more Continue reading Flying Submarine Documentary is a Story of Defied Assumptions

Air New Zealand eyes Alice electric plane for regional travel

The world of electric aviation is full of possibility, but one area where these next-gen aircraft could have a near-term impact is in regional travel. Covering short distances with zero emissions is the modus operandi for fledgling startups like Eviati… Continue reading Air New Zealand eyes Alice electric plane for regional travel

Rolls-Royce fires up its first hydrogen jet engine

Rolls-Royce has edged the era of clean aviation a little closer to take-off with the successful testing of a modern jet engine using hydrogen as fuel. The test is described as a landmark achievement and an important step in the decarbonization of the i… Continue reading Rolls-Royce fires up its first hydrogen jet engine

What’s with the UFO on a U.S. intelligence agency seal?

The image of a UFO and Russian fighter jet on the seal led some to wonder if the intelligence agency had been hacked.

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White House to give aviation executives classified cyberthreat briefing, latest in series of industry meetings

The meeting will follow an Aug. 4 briefing with railroad executives to discuss industry responses to critical infrastructure cybersecurity.

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World’s first commercial electric plane completes point-to-point flight

An aviation company at the cutting edge of electrified air travel has taken a significant step forward, completing a first-of-a-kind test flight using a retrofitted seaplane. Harbour Air’s De Havilland Beaver completed a short hop from the Canadian mai… Continue reading World’s first commercial electric plane completes point-to-point flight