Several companies are developing a supersonic jet, both for private flights and for civil flights. The they can fly over the Atlantic in less than 3 hours Yet, there are hurdles to overcome: they are polluting, noisy, guzzle much fuel and have narrow cabins Supersonic jets, between enthusiasm and hurdles Of course there's a certain euphoria among aviation lovers and … [Read more...]
Klein's dream of the flying car A dream has come true for the Slovakian inventor Stefan Klein, whom I had already written about here. His Air Car completed a city flight. First flight successfully accomplished The dream of the flying car is still alive. Dozens of inventors are working on it. Also the Slovak Stefan Klein. He has spent the last twenty years turning his dream … [Read more...]
Private jet and flying taxi: Lilium Jet would cost € 1.16 per km! Kind of a next-generation helicopter flight, as a taxi or for private flights. Lilium sees itself as an alternative for motorway or train connections over distances of up to 150 miles, i.e. a good 240 kilometers. The first income from commercial operations is expected to flow in 2024, including the production … [Read more...]
CFM plans propfan engine that changes the look of the aircraft. Two of the world's leading jet engine manufacturers, General Electric and Safran, who are already jointly producing the most advanced jet engine of the moment, the Leap, are in the process of developing a new engine that is expected to reduce fuel consumption and emissions by at least 20%. GE Aviation and Safran … [Read more...]
Have you ever seen a flying fish? They jump off the water and glide up to 10 m almost effortless. You wonder how they can go so far without wings. The reason is that they exploit the air cushion that forms between their flat body and the water surface. Practically they fly with very little energy. Aviation has already tried to take advantage of the same physical principle more … [Read more...]
