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Solar-Powered Aircraft Unofficially Breaks Altitude Record

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A new aviation milestone has been reached as a solar-electric, propeller-driven plane climbed higher than any of its kind before—though the feat still awaits official recognition. On August 12, 2025, a customized Elektra One soared to 31,237 feet (9,521 m) above Switzerland. The Record-Breaking Mission The aircraft, registered as HB-SXA, took off from Sion Airport […]

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Electric CTOL Delivered to First Customer Ahead of Route Testing

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BETA Technologies has officially handed over its ALIA CX300 electric conventional take-off and landing (CTOL) aircraft to its first customer. The short-range passenger plane will now be tested for potential zero-emission routes and operational use cases in the Nordic region. Unlike the company’s A250 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) model, the ALIA CX300 requires

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Phantom 3500 Swaps Windows For Ultra-efficient Transonic Flight

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Who needs windows when you can have an incredibly efficient transonic passenger flight? That seems to be the reasoning behind Otto Aviation’s Phantom 3500 jet, which ditches traditional windows in favor of optimized laminar flow, aiming to reduce weight and burn less fuel. Engineers vs. Windows: A long-standing rivalry Ask an aerospace engineer how they

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Whisper’s “UltraQuiet” Propulsion Technology Will Drive an Acrobatic Glider

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Whisper Aero is developing a leaf blower that moves 40% more air, uses 40% less power, and produces half the noise of conventional models, showcasing their focus on efficiency and reducing environmental impact. Whisper’s air-moving technology, initially not meant for garden tools, led to a licensing deal with Stanley Black & Decker, which will use

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Revolutionary Electric Seaglider Takes Passengers Flying

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A Rhode Island-based startup, Regent Craft, has successfully completed the first test of its full-size electric seaglider with passengers on board, validating the company’s idea for a new type of ocean-going vessel. Utilizing the Wing-in-Ground Effect for Efficiency The seaglider takes advantage of the wing-in-ground effect, which occurs when a winged vehicle experiences less aerodynamic

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Rohde & Schwarz Develops Anti-Drone System That Infiltrates Electronics

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Rohde & Schwarz has raised the bar in defending against the threat posed by commercial drones to both civil and military aviation with its innovative Ardronis Wi-Fi system. Unlike other countermeasures that simply neutralize drones, Ardronis infiltrates them and extracts data. The Growing Threat of Drones in Civilian Airspace While drones are often seen as

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