The Pentagon’s chief weapons buyer said this past weekend that the problem with the entire fleet of recently grounded F-35 fighter jets was due to “excessive” rubbing of fan blades in the plane’s Pratt & Whitney engine. Luckily, it does not seem to be a design flaw which means the planes could indeed make their […]
Read MoreChina recently signed a deal with Airbus Group NV’s helicopter division in Beijing confirming the sale of 100 helicopters to Chinese companies. The deal took place at the Great Hall of the People and marks a major sale for Airbus, especially for its helicopter division.
Read MoreA few weeks ago, an F-35 A-model fighter jet caught fire on the runway during testing in Florida. Now, the Air Force has decided to ground all F-35s for additional engines inspections as they look into the problem. While the fire occurred in the rear of the plane, Air Force officials believe it was a “one-off” incident […]
Read MoreJaguar has confirmed it will build 250 models of it’s F-Type Project 7 speedster, which will debut at the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Features: 5.0-liter V-8 575 horsepower 60 mph in 3.8 seconds Top speed of 186 mph Electronic active differential & torque vectoring at the rear Carbon ceramic brake discs (all four corners) […]
Read MoreAirbus and Boeing are currently battling over a $1.38 billion South Korean refueling plane contract, which includes four refueling tanker aircraft. The deal is expected to be closed by the end of the year and features the Boeing 767-based KC-46 up against Airbus’ A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT). With the growing tension between South […]
Read MoreAn Airbus A350 aircraft has successfully completed a series of hot-weather tests at Al Ain in the UAE. The trials check air conditioning, the functionality of the aircraft’s engines, passenger cabin systems, avionics, and pretty much anything or system with the potential to be subjected to heat-soak temperatures of more than 40 degrees C. Airbus […]
Read MoreWe were immediately enthusiastic when Robert Sederl from Austria showed us his compact, full integral outdoor knife, making series production simply a matter of time and technical feasibility. In spite of its minimalist design, the wilderness knife has outstanding handling characteristics and easily accomplishes any outdoor or hunting task. The solid construction from a single […]
Read MoreAfter stopping sales in New Jersey in April, New Jersey’s state Assembly has passed a bill allowing Tesla to resume selling its electric vehicles in the state. In fact, Tesla is allowed to open up four stores in New Jersey and has been granted the power to sell directly to consumers. Many are confident that […]
Read MoreAirbus was dealt a huge blow this week when Emirates announced the cancellation of its entire purchase of 70 Airbus A350 jets. The cancelled order actually cut Airbus’s order book by 10 percent! The deal was worth about $16 billion when agreed upon in 2007 but is now valued at closer to $22 billion based […]
Read MoreThe awesome photo above is showing the US Air Force conducting Maritime External Air Transportation System (MEATS) training, which is a way to move a watercraft using a U.S. Army MH-47G Chinook helicopter of the 160th SOAR (A) “Night Stalkers.” Incredibly, those aboard the watercraft attach the boat to the helicopter hovering above, before climbing […]
Read MoreThe 300-foot-long Soviet Lun-class Ekranoplane was once thought to be a potential revolutionary transport vessel, capable of being faster than any ship and bigger than any plane. Through an effect generated by its wings, the Ekranoplane could fly fly as close as four meters above water or land. Not to mention, this beast of a […]
Read MoreVolvo’s biggest seller, the XC90 SUV, just got a makeover in an attempt to cross over into being branded a “luxury” car. The new XC90 has a beautiful interior and has received overwhelmingly positive feedback since the images below were released. Features: 9-inch touchscreen display Largely button-free center console Nappa leather Rich wood trim Diamond-cut […]
Read MoreA solar-powered plane, called the Solar Impulse 2, recently completed its first test flight ahead of attempting to circumnavigate the globe in 2015. The plane reached 6,000 feet and successfully flew for 2 hours, conducting a series of maneuvers to make sure the handling of the aircraft is absolutely perfect. Incredibly, the Solar Impulse 2 has […]
Read MoreCEO of SpaceX, Elon Musk, just unveiled the company’s latest space capsule, the Dragon V2. The Dragon V2 is designed to take NASA astronauts to and from the International Space Station, essentially acting as an efficient private “space taxi”. According to Musk, the Dragon V2 will be “able to land anywhere on Earth with the accuracy of a […]
Read MoreApple originally purchased the rights to use Liquidmetal Technologies’ metal alloys in consumer electronics items in 2010 which ran through February 2014. According to the SEC, Apple recently renewed the rights through February of 2015, giving them another year of exclusive access to the super strong metal alloys Liquidmetal Technologies provides. Apple hopes to utilize the […]
Read MoreThe ARJ21-700 from China is finally ready to go after being built by the government-owned aircraft manufacturer, Comac, in order to compete with western airlines. The first two jets are being deployed by Chengdu Airlines, capable of seating 78-90 passengers, the first step toward competing with western airplane makers.
Read MoreA senior US Air Force officer recently went on record saying that Britain’s insanely expensive stealth fighter is a complete waste and may be no better than existing aircraft! He went on to explain that the $117 million jet is being built based on outdated ideas of air warfare, potentially incapable of evading enemy radar. When writing […]
Read MoreThe United States is preparing to sell almost $1 billion in armored vehicles, warplanes, and surveillance equipment to Iraq. The Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency says, “The proposed sale of these aircraft, equipment and support will enhance the ability of the Iraqi forces to sustain themselves in their efforts to bring stability to Iraq and to […]
Read MoreThe new R8 LMX from Audi is set to become the first car to come standard with laser headlights, albeit only as high beams. BMW actually offered laser high beams with their i8 but they were optional, leaving Audi the ability to claim the status of standard laser headlight pioneers. Here are some other awesome […]
Read MoreThe US Military is developing a stealth motorcycle, which is basically a dirt bike with a hybrid-electric engine and the first dirt bike of its kind. Logos Technologies is in charge of building the engine, which will contribute to the stealthy bike by being essentially silent no matter what terrain the soldier riding the motorcycle […]
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