Video: Wave Engine’s UAV test flight brings pulsejet into 21st century

Wave Engine Corp has aced a demonstration flight of a simple jet engine with no moving parts. A modern version of a pulsejet, the J-1 engine powered a UAV through take-off and several mid-air stop/starts before the aircraft nailed the landing.Continue … Continue reading Video: Wave Engine’s UAV test flight brings pulsejet into 21st century

Huntress hybrid drone packs a 300+ mph turbojet core

The Huntress II Turbojet hybrid drone promises insane speeds and all-weather operation

Connecticut-based WaveAerospace has announced “the world’s fastest multirotor UAS,” a “new class of aircraft” that’s effectively a quadcopter drone with a raging jet turbine in the middle, capable of insane speeds and all-weather operation.

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US Army’s latest reconnaissance aircraft is a Bombardier business jet

The US Army is swapping out its Cold War fleet of prop-driven recon planes with ones based on a business jet. Under a new contract, the Army is buying a Global 6500 jet aircraft from Bombardier with options for two more for development prototypes.Conti… Continue reading US Army’s latest reconnaissance aircraft is a Bombardier business jet

Rolls-Royce cranks world’s largest jet engine up to maximum power

Rolls-Royce has taken a major green step, announcing that not only has its giant UltraFan demo jet engine been run at full power on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), but tests have proven all its current civilian engines are compatible with 100% SA… Continue reading Rolls-Royce cranks world’s largest jet engine up to maximum power

Rolls-Royce cranks world’s largest jet engine up to maximum power

Rolls-Royce has taken a major green step, announcing that not only has its giant UltraFan demo jet engine been run at full power on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), but tests have proven all its current civilian engines are compatible with 100% SA… Continue reading Rolls-Royce cranks world’s largest jet engine up to maximum power

Audacious modular jet concept uses swappable wings, engines and cabins

Bristol-based company Aeralis has unveiled a remarkable modular jet concept it says can handle an enormous range of different capabilities, from two-seat transonic advanced jet trainers to long-range ISR aircraft – delivering huge savings on maintenanc… Continue reading Audacious modular jet concept uses swappable wings, engines and cabins

Bio-inspired Sensiworm is made to inch(worm) its way into jet engines

It goes without saying that it is very important for airliners’ jet engines to be regularly inspected. Such inspections could soon be easier and more thorough than ever before, thanks to a robot that moves like an inchworm.Continue ReadingCategory: Rob… Continue reading Bio-inspired Sensiworm is made to inch(worm) its way into jet engines

Bombardier moves to second prototype of its blended-wing Ecojet

Bombardier says it’s stepping up prototype testing on its blended-wing Ecojet project, aiming to use its lift-generating fuselage, low-drag wingspan and propulsion advances to heavily reduce fuel burn and cut emissions in half.Continue ReadingCategory:… Continue reading Bombardier moves to second prototype of its blended-wing Ecojet

Reaction begins testing Mach 4 jet engine upgrades for US Air Force

The UK’s Reaction Engines has started a new test campaign to greatly expand the envelope on its high-mach propulsion technology, hoping to prove it can upgrade current jet engines to be capable of working from takeoff speeds up to Mach 4 and beyond.Con… Continue reading Reaction begins testing Mach 4 jet engine upgrades for US Air Force

Gulfstream G800 ultra-long-range business jet makes maiden flight

If you’re in the market for a private jet with a longer range, Gulfstream could have just the jet for you. It’s new ultra-long-range G800 completed its first flight on Wednesday in the skies over the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in Georgi… Continue reading Gulfstream G800 ultra-long-range business jet makes maiden flight