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05Nov

Hypersonic Program Faces Uncertainty After Reaction Engines Folds

Reaction Engines aimed to build single-stage-to-orbit spaceplanesReaction EnginesView 1 ImagesReaction Engines Shuts Down, Impacting Aerospace InnovationA significant player in aerospace innovation has shut its doors. Reaction Engines, which has been developing hypersonic engine technology since 1989, has entered administration, creating a significant impact on Britain's hypersonic weapons program and others.Alan Bond founded the company...

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09Oct

Rotating Detonation Ramjet Engine For Hypersonic Flight in 2025

Render of a passenger airliner equipped with VDR2 enginesVenus AerospaceWhen does a hollow tube become more than just an empty tube? When it transforms into a ramjet that utilizes rotating detonation technology to achieve hypersonic flight. A prime example is Venus Aerospace's latest innovation, the Venus Detonation Ramjet 2000 lb Thrust Engine (VDR2).Overcoming the...

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07May

SpaceX Unveils New Streamlined Spacesuits

3D printing creates the EVA suit helmet using polycarbonate materials. Credit: SpaceXSpaceX has unveiled its latest Extravehicular Activity (EVA) suits, which could debut in low-Earth orbit by the end of summer. These new suits represent an evolution from the current Dragon mission spacesuits, limited to pressurized environments. Unlike their predecessors, the EVA suits enable...

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29Jul

The BeTriton: a Completely Electric all-in-one Camper, Trike, and Boat

The all-in-one Camper, Trike, and BoatThe BeTriton, a Latvian-made recreational vehicle, intends to transform the way individuals travel locally.As founder and CEO Aigars Lauzis puts it, "instead of globe-trotting and hopping on planes, you would really travel and engage with the surrounding landscapes around where you are."The inspiration for BeTriton came to Aigars Lauzis...

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22Feb

APG Releases Its Own Certification For Traveling Representatives

The APG is now establishing its own sales network beyond GDSs and BSPs with its new distribution products APG Connect and APG Platform.APG's aim with these new products is the non-IATA travel agent. Although all travel agents can register for these platforms, both are easy, secure, simple to establish and reserve on. All travel...

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11Nov

The Future of Aviation: Automation, Ancillaries and Client Satisfaction

Aviation innovator Duffel, which is well-funded and dedicated to simplifying the industry, is making strides in the automation of flight reimbursements and exchanges.Despite the operational challenges posed by the pandemic, Duffel remains well-capitalized and focused on enhancing its product.The company has seen advancements in both its commercial partnerships and product development...

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11Nov

Skyscanner Introduces Brand-New Device for Location Advertising and Marketing Organizations

Skyscanner has unveiled a new solution called Destination Trends, which is part of its Travel Insight Vision business intelligence tool.This offering is designed to assist destination marketing organizations in gaining a better understanding of current global travel trends. By providing a combination of historical data and detailed information on inbound travel trends, the...

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