The benefits of diesel for aircraft Finally, someone wanted to make a plane with a diesel engine, German made, it goes almost without saying. This type of engine, surely not ecological, nevertheless has the merit of consuming relatively little and being rather efficient. If we consider that a diesel engine with 100 hp, on a car, travels on average 100 km with 5 l of fuel on … [Read more...]
An interview with Luciano Luffarelli, head of external communication and institutional affairs for Piaggio Aerospace. Until recently, private flights for 4 to 7 people were synonymous with luxury and wealth, but today they also play an extremely important social role and above all allow passengers to fly safely. At the start of the emergency, many people decided to use … [Read more...]
The advantages of an electric plane The advantages of an electric motor compared to the piston engine for private planes: expensive maintenance required for the piston engine, which is not necessary for the electric motor: every 20,000 km, better 10,000: change the engine oil and change the filter. Check the coolant and add more if necessary. every 30,000 km: … [Read more...]
The hydrogen fuel cell could be a game-changer for planes of all sizes, starting with all kinds of private jets. Will hydrogen fuel cells beat battery engines and biofuels to become the energy source of choice for aviation? There is a lot of talk about the hydrogen car. Toyota sold 10,000 Miray, its hydrogen car. This fuel produces, as a residue from the operation of hydrogen … [Read more...]
Hope for private flights How do private flights come through the corona crisis? The opinion of some German private flights operators and the managing director of the German Business Aviation Association. Result: There is light at the end of the tunnel. Commercial aviation plays a special role in the Corona crisis. The situation of aircraft operators and maintenance companies … [Read more...]
