ZeroAvia completes UK’s first commercial-scale electric aircraft flight

ZeroAvia says it has successfully completed the first-ever flight of a commercial-scale electric-powered aircraft in the UK. On June 22, 2020, the company’s HyFlyer aircraft featuring the latest version of its hybrid hydrogen/electric powertrain took o… Continue reading ZeroAvia completes UK’s first commercial-scale electric aircraft flight

Mitsubishi SpaceJet MR90 jetliner final prototype makes maiden flight

The final test prototype of Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation’s SpaceJet M90, in its certifiable baseline configuration, has made its maiden flight. On March 18, 2020, at 2:53 pm JST, Flight Test Vehicle 10 (FTV10) took off from Prefectural Nagoya Airpor… Continue reading Mitsubishi SpaceJet MR90 jetliner final prototype makes maiden flight

Gulfstream’s flagship G700 business jet makes its maiden flight

Rolls-Royce and Gulfstream Aerospace have scored a double first as the Gulfstream G700 business jet and two Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines made their maiden flights at the same time. On February 14, 2020, the G700 powered by the Rolls-Royce engines took… Continue reading Gulfstream’s flagship G700 business jet makes its maiden flight

Transition to winged flight marks another world-first for Jetman

Another stunning milestone for the Jetman team, as pilot Vince Reffet demonstrates the new ability to take off from the ground, then hit the gas on the carbon jet wing’s four turbine engines and soar away into the sky.Continue ReadingCategory: Aircraft… Continue reading Transition to winged flight marks another world-first for Jetman