The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorized the commercial use of the Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) Guardian SC1, from the U.S.-based developer Guardian Agriculture. According to the company, this is the first such approval of an eVTOL in the U.S. The Guardian SC1 is fully autonomous, and fully electric, and presents a crop […]
Read MoreThe UK-based engineering company Forth successfully tested robots that are able to withstand hazardous environments caused by nuclear emergency situations. This way, the harm and danger to workers at nuclear sites will be eliminated, and costs will be decreased. The Rescue Robot is remotely operated by a control center from a safe distance (up to […]
Read MoreAvolon’s new deal to purchase Boeing 737 MAX jets is set to fuel aircraft demand. A new opportunity for Boeing to cement its position as a dominant player in the industry after a series of delivery setbacks. Avolon, a Dubai-headquartered aircraft leasing firm, has secured a massive $4 billion deal for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, […]
Read MoreToyota Group will begin the construction of a 168-acre, 30 MW solar power plant around the company’s engine manufacturing facility in North Huntsville Industrial Park in Alabama. The project is worth $49M, and after it goes online, it will provide the engine facility with 70% of its power demand by expected electricity production of 62,000 […]
Read MoreAfter Boeing was awarded a $285M contract from the U.S. Air Force (USAF), the company started the production of the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters. The contract includes aircraft, sustainment, and support services. As said by the program director of Boeing’s MH-139A, Azeem Khan, “Advancing the program from testing and evaluation to production is a major […]
Read MoreCalifornia will construct a high-speed train from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, a project worth $10 billion. The high-speed rail system will be constructed by the private railway company Brightline and will have a total length of 218 miles (351 km) with the availability to carry 1,200 passengers at speeds reaching 200 mph (322 km/h). […]
Read MoreThe United States has demonstrated its commitment to global partnerships with a new plan announcement to deliver mobile bridges to Ukraine. This development marks the first time the US provided support gear to assist tanks and other armored vehicles in crossing gap-type obstacles. On March 3, the United States army announced a support package worth […]
Read MoreHonda recently revealed its latest generation of the prototype Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV). The vehicle was presented at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 held in Las Vegas from 14-18 March 2023. The main target is to increase efficiency and improve the construction industry. This is the third generation of the Honda AWV. The main advantage is the […]
Read MoreFord Motor Company, in a partnership with the Chinese CATL, announced that it will invest $3.5 billion in a battery plant for Electric Vehicles (EVs) in Michigan. The plant will be located near Marshall, Michigan, and will have the goal of offering lower-cost Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries, that are capable of faster recharging – a […]
Read MoreManufacturers have used nickel to produce s batteries for over a century. In fact, Nickel was the key driver of the battery revolution in the 20th Century. From Nickel-cadmium (NiCAD) batteries to longer-lasting metal hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries, these batteries changed how we worked and lived. The 1990s saw the first major use of nickel-containing […]
Read MoreThe German company H2FLY, which specializes in creating hydrogen-electric aviation by developing hydrogen fuel cells for the aviation industry, will begin a project for constructing a hydrogen aviation center, called the Center of Excellence for Hydrogen in Aviation. The project shall be finished by the end of 2024 and is solely built for the purpose […]
Read MoreBack in 2019, NASA teased the first photos of the X-57, an experimental airplane powered entirely by electricity that promises less noise and 500% better efficiency. Now the plane is set for its first flight this year. X-57 is preparing to fly after years of tests and experiments. The electric plane has all-electric 14 propellers […]
Read MoreThe US aviation industry predicts a strong demand for air travel, particularly long-haul international travel in 2023. Travel demand has risen sharply in the fourth quarter of 2022, leading to optimistic expectation of a continued uptick in 2023. But the economic outlook, rising labor and operation costs still challenge the growth. American Airlines, JetBlue Airways […]
Read MoreThe introduction of the Internet of Things (IoT) plays a significant role in ensuring that devices operate smoothly and consistently. We may now picture cranes and specialized vehicles or containers being connected to the internet. Sateliot, a worldwide satellite operator, announced a collaboration with Sensefinity, an AI-focused IT solution provider, to deploy 5G IoT technologies. […]
Read MoreResearchers at the University of Kent have developed an innovative shock-absorbing material capable of absorbing supersonic projectile impacts. Scientists foresee this material could revolutionize both the defense and planetary science sectors. Led by Professors Ben Goult and Jen Hiscock, the team has explored the natural shock-absorbing abilities of a protein called talin for this research. […]
Read MoreAs nations around the world mull easing limitations imposed by the Covid-19, global tourism is projected to resume this year, suggesting revenue growth in the aviation industry. After three years of upheaval, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is anticipating favorable shifts in the aerospace industry as we head into the new year. In an […]
Read MoreThe Stuttgart Airport in Germany now offers complete, fully-autonomous valet parking services for customers that are using the P6 parking operated by APCOA. The “Automated Valet Parking” service started after the German Federal Motor Transport Authority granted approval to Bosch and Mercedes-Benz. Vehicles that are able to use this service are the Mercedes EQS, and […]
Read MoreRolls-Royce has announced that the construction of its massive UltraFan engine was complete and is preparing to test it. This biggest-ever engine was transported from its build workshop into the OEM’s specially designed Testbed 80 in Derby, UK, where it has been mounted for testing. The initial tests which are expected to take place early next year […]
Read MoreThe German car manufacturer BMW Group begins with a low-volume production and testing of the iX5 – an X5-based SUV with a fuel-cell system and an electric motor. The SUV was preliminarily presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2019, but will start with actual testing in real-life conditions in 2023 in selected regions. As […]
Read MoreAhead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the Doha Hamad International Airport (HIA), the country’s largest airport, unveiled a beautiful and massive indoor forest-like garden at the center of the new terminal. This expansion will contribute to a beautiful, breathtaking, and unique passenger experience during their stay at this airport. Additionally, the new […]
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