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German eVTOL maker Lilium announces first hub for a high-speed electric air mobility network in America
First US Vertiport to be located at Orlando’s Aerotropolis in Lake Nona. Lilium is building the first stretch of Florida’s high-speed electric transportation network with Central Florida. Advanced air mobility: German eVTOL maker Lilium is building the first vertiport for its electric aircraft as a regional commuter hub. The first hub location for … Read more
‘We’re going to the skies and stars!’ The man building our jetpack future – in tribute to his Dad
Richard Browning is pursuing the stuff of a million childhood dreams. But having built a working jetpack, will anybody use it?
Duet: The limited-edition Embraer Phenom 300E business jet is coming with a matching Porsche
Porsche and Embraer launch an exclusive hand-crafted duo Customers who purchase one of the ten limited-edition Embraer Phenom 300E business jets can also buy a matching customised Porsche 911 Turbo S. The mixed double is the result of the cooperation between Porsche AG and the Embraer Group. The project team comprised members of … Read more
The Pal-V Liberty flying car has been approved for road usage and can now be spotted on the European roads
From high-speed ovals, brake and emission tests to noise pollution testing, the PAL-V Liberty flying car is now ready to take on the roads. Who hasn’t dreamed about a flying car? Taking your car for a ride in the sky? This dream is one step closer now. After flying and driving the … Read more
Unique seabird inspired Airbus engineers to create innovative aircraft
Revolutionising aircraft wing design is one of the objectives of Airbus’ AlbatrossOne—a project that draws on inspiration from the albatross’ flight techniques. The demonstrator aircraft, which is a small-scale version based on the A321 aircraft, is constructed from carbon-fibre and glass-fibre-reinforced polymers, as well as components from additive manufacturing. Freely flapping wing-tips … Read more