Lockheed Martin lifts lid on Top Gun’s Darkstar hypersonic jet concept

Lauded for its compelling action sequences and exhilarating portrayal of next-gen aerial dogfighting, Top Gun: Maverick has quickly become a monumental success at the box office. But the producers couldn’t have done it without leveraging the expertise … Continue reading Lockheed Martin lifts lid on Top Gun’s Darkstar hypersonic jet concept

The Comet, the 707, and the disaster that shaped the Jet Age

In 1952, Britain won the race to put the world’s first jet airliner into service by a comfortable margin, but it turned out to be a hollow victory. Disasters, delays, and an unlikely rival from across the Atlantic upended British ambitions and reshaped… Continue reading The Comet, the 707, and the disaster that shaped the Jet Age

Bombardier expands Challenger family with 3500 mid-size business jet

Aerospace company Bombardier has rolled out its new Challenger 3500 midsize business jet. Based on the Challenger 300 family, the intercontinental aircraft was unveiled last week in Montreal in a worldwide virtual launch.Continue ReadingCategory: Aircr… Continue reading Bombardier expands Challenger family with 3500 mid-size business jet

New HondaJet Elite S business jet boasts increased payload and range

Honda Aircraft has taken the wraps off its latest business jet, the HondaJet Elite S, during a virtual product launch. The upgraded version of the Elite has an increased takeoff weight of 200 lb (91 kg), allowing for an additional passenger or an extra… Continue reading New HondaJet Elite S business jet boasts increased payload and range

Supersonic passenger flight suffers setback as Aerion closes shop

Aviation startup Aerion Supersonic is reportedly shutting down operations, ending ambitious plans to bring a supersonic business jet to market later this decade. According to Florida Today, the company has had a hard time funding the productions of its… Continue reading Supersonic passenger flight suffers setback as Aerion closes shop

Rolls-Royce tests 100% sustainable aviation fuel in small jet engine

As part of its goal to reach net zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050, Rolls-Royce has begun testing the viability of using 100-percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in small commercial business jets. The ground tests used the new Pearl 700 business… Continue reading Rolls-Royce tests 100% sustainable aviation fuel in small jet engine

Twin-jet flying hypercar promises crazy speed in the street and sky

People’s concept of the flying car has shifted over the last five years or so as electric VTOL designs have started to receive a ton of money and attention. But some remain unconvinced, and Greg Brown is vehemently among them. eVTOLs, Brown reckons, wi… Continue reading Twin-jet flying hypercar promises crazy speed in the street and sky

World’s largest jet engine earns official US certification

It’s been a long road of research, development and, more recently, testing but the team at GE Aviation has now earned official US certification for the world’s largest commercial aircraft engine. The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) approval of … Continue reading World’s largest jet engine earns official US certification