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NASA and Lockheed Martin have finally taken the wraps off of the X-59, a “quiet supersonic” aircraft that may shape the future of both military and civilian air travel. The X-59 has been under development at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works for years, following a $248 million grant from NASA in 2018. That was just the first of many research programs NASA aimed to fund in order to take bold steps forward in aviation, either in speed, efficiency or size. Until now the aircraft has only been seen in various stages of…

Updated Jan. 11, 2024 2:43 pm ETLONDON—Airbus, the world’s biggest plane maker, smashed its near-decade old record for the highest number of orders in a single year, as airlines scramble to secure the limited availability of new aircraft.The company said it had booked 2,319 gross orders last year, more than twice the number in 2022 and 29.1% higher than its 1,796 record set in 2014.Copyright ©2024 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8 Updated Jan. 11, 2024 2:43 pm ETLONDON—…

After an emergency exit-sized hole opened in the side of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 at 16,000 feet, a separate chaotic episode erupted when the cockpit door mysteriously flew open.That meant the pilots were subjected to the deafening wind and noise from the back of the plane—and also made the cockpit accessible to anyone inclined to try to force their way in.Copyright ©2024Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8 After an emergency exit-sized hole opened in the side of…

DARPA has awarded a contract to Aurora Flight Sciences to build a full-scale aircraft called the X-65. It will test a new technology that replaces moving control surfaces with Active Flow Control (AFC) actuators that use jets of air for control.If you've ever sat in the wing seat of a plane, you probably noticed that there's a lot of activity going on out there. Flaps, slats, ailerons, spoilers all go into motion, while unseen on the tail of the plane the elevators and rudder play their part. It's all very dramatic, but…

, a UK-based company, has developed a new form of jet fuel that is entirely fossil-free and made from human waste. The company worked with experts at Cranfield University to confirm that the fuel they developed had a 90 percent lower carbon footprint than what is used in aviation today, according to . Tests by independent regulators validated that what Firefly Green Fuels has developed is nearly identical to standard .In 2021, the company received a £2 million grant from the Department of Transport to continue developing…

Samsung has unveiled its newer-generation robot vacuum cleaner and mop, and it is called the Bespoke Jet Bot Combo. It will be showcased at the CES 2024 show floor next week. Samsung says that its new robot vacuum cleaner offers an easier cleaning experience to users with the help of AI and smart connectivity. Samsung's Bespoke Jet Bot Combo features AI and requires minimal user intervention The Bespoke Jet Bot Combo is powered by AI, like most of Samsung's newer high-end home appliances and smart devices. Samsung…

Overview of field-to-1,4-dimethylcyclooctane (DMCO) production system. DMCO is a cyclic alkane with a volumetric net heat of combustion up to 9.2% higher than Jet A. Credit: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (2023). DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2312667120 Every year, airplanes crisscrossing U.S. skies burn 23 billion gallons of fuel, leaving contrails and 8% of the nation's transportation-related greenhouse gas (GHG)…

Should airplane mechanics be responsible for checking their own work? The question is the subject of a long-simmering feud between workers and executives at major aircraft manufacturers. The debate has intensified as the aerospace industry deals with a series of costly manufacturing defects.Copyright ©2023Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8 Should airplane mechanics be responsible for checking their own work? The question is the subject of a long-simmering feud between…

Filming James Cameron’s True Lies.Screenshot: FoxThis week True Lies, along with several other James Cameron films, is being released on 4K for the first time. Unlike Titanic, Aliens, and Avatar though, True Lies (like The Abyss) hasn’t been on physical media since DVD. It literally got remade on TV before getting a proper, high-definition release.'Even AI Rappers are Harassed by Police' | AI UnlockedBut, finally, that release is here and it’ll not only allow fans to watch the excellent, hilarious Arnold Schwarzenegger…

If you’ve ever flown on the double-decker monster that is an Airbus A380, you know just what a bizarrely special experience it is — a plane so massive, you can barely tell it’s taking off or landing (let alone that it’s cruising 35,000 feet in the air). The latest MPV (MPEV?) from Geely-owned LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) is inspired by that wonder of engineering, and it’s a big boy indeed. With an 8-passenger layout and a length of over 17 feet (5.3 meters, specifically), the L380 is a vehicle…