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Airbus Unveils New ‘Bird of Prey’ Concept Plane
Airbus has unveiled a bird-like concept for a hybrid-electric airliner that aims to show the potential of using biomimicry in aviation design. Inspired by the “efficient mechanics” of birds, Airbus’ Bird of Prey conceptual aircraft features wing and tail structures with individually controlled feather-like tips, … Continue reading
AlbatrossOne Airbus, Revolutionising Aircraft Wing Design
Airbus has commenced testing of a scale model demonstrator intended to explore the benefits of hinged wing-tips to alleviate gust loads and consequently reduce aircraft structural weight. While locking hinged wing-tips – such as those on the new Boeing 777X … Continue reading
Airbus invests in plant and equipment to test electric aircraft
Airbus is working on a variety of electric aircraft projects, including electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) demonstrators, both of which are now being flight tested. Its US-based Airbus project Vahana has so far developed a single-seat demonstrator which began … Continue reading
Startup aims for certification by 2025 for hybrid turboprop regional aircraft
UK-based startup Faradair plans to certify an 18-seat, hybrid electric aircraft by 2025 for passenger operations. The BEHA (Bio Electric Hybrid Aircraft) uses a patented “triple box-wing” high-lift configuration, to enable a Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) capability of less … Continue reading
Airbus tests first shore-to-ship drone deliveries
Airbus has begun shore-to-ship trials in Singapore of its Skyways parcel delivery drone. The testing program is the first time a drone has been used in real port conditions to deliver maritime supplies to working vessels at anchorage. The maiden … Continue reading
“Antonov An-225 Mriya” vs “Airbus Beluga XL”
Antonov An-225 Mriya vs Airbus Beluga XL Continue reading
