The R&D zone within an aircraft factory is often shrouded in mystery, bearing top secret fruit. But some of the most innovative technologies to streak through the skies have sprung…
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The 7 Best Aviation Books, From the Wright Brothers’ History to an NFL Player in Space
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Published on April 16, 2024 Getty Images If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Robb Report may receive an affiliate commission. The…
The 50th annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo wrapped up its six-day run yesterday, attracting an estimated 200,000 visitors. The event, known in the aviation community as “Spring Break for…
The first century of aviation design didn’t give trendspotters much to get excited about, with the vast majority of production aircraft remaining little more than tubes with wings attached. Later,…
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NASA and Archer Aviation Team Up on a High-Performance Battery Pack for an Electric Air Taxi
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It’s one small step for Archer Aviation, one giant leap for air transportation. The Californian outfit, known for designing pioneering electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, just signed a…
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A Virgin Atlantic Jumbo Jet Just Flew From London to N.Y.C. Using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel
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Jaunts across the pond just got a little greener. A Virgin Atlantic passenger plane today flew from London to New York using 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marking a…