Tag: Aviation
NMC adds more aircraft to its growing aviation program
The program’s director says more planes help meet demand for pilot training.
Dwindling List Of EVTOL Firms Shrinks Further
The inevitable is occurring in the dead end space of Jetsons urban air mobility fantasies. Two more origami rotorcraft have left the vertiport for the great airplane graveyard in the sky as Volocopter disappears and Airbus drops its program. Volocopter was founded in 2011 in Bruchsal, Germany. Initially named e-Volo, … [continued]
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EHang Electric Air Taxi Completes Demo Flight in Shanghai — Autonomously
One of the leading electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft companies in the world, EHang, recently completed a demo flight of its autonomous (pilot-free) EH216-S, which is capable of carrying human passengers, in downtown Shanghai. “It served as an excellent backdrop to demonstrate the exceptional capabilities in convenience, safety, … [continued]
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London veteran, 102, ‘would go gladly’ if called to serve again
A Second World War veteran turning 102 years old, with more than 30 great-grandchildren, said she would do it all again.
Electric Airplanes for Underdeveloped Countries
Electric airplanes are often expected to be the fun, exciting new era of the EV market. However, we’re yet to see many practical, commercially competitive applications of electric flight. But one might be popping out thanks to the Liaoning General Aviation Academy. China has certified the Liaoning General Aviation Academy … [continued]
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China Curbed Oligarchs, Made Education & Housing Cheaper for 90% — Meanwhile, In USA…
I have a habit of picking up books on China, as it’s the biggest country in the world that doesn’t tell everyone everything it’s doing all the time, unlike my southern neighbor, the United States. I’ve read books by Chinese authors, global diplomats, historians, and youth influencers about the country. … [continued]
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Toyota Promoted Its Hybrid While Funding Climate Deniers
What do you think of what you’re presented with an image of the Toyota Prius hybrid? Like most people, your associations are probably connected with protecting nature and reducing resource depletion. You’re also somebody who recognizes that our climate has been altered by humans through fossil fuel use and their … [continued]
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The Road To Green Hydrogen Leads Through SAF (E-SAF, That Is)
Green hydrogen stakeholders anticipate hitching a ride on the up-and-coming e-SAF field, leveraging renewable electricity.
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Aviation Industry Plans for Growth “Irreconcilable” with Europe’s Climate Goals
Europe’s aviation industry plans to double its passenger traffic by 2050 and will deplete its carbon budget as early as 2026. Europe’s aviation industry plans to double its passenger traffic by 2050 and will deplete its carbon budget as early as 2026, a new study by green group T&E (Transport … [continued]
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Police arrest suspect near Chepstow after police respond in force
South Bruce OPP took someone into custody after a heavily armed police presence north of Chepstow Saturday. Police said in a release Saturday that the OPP Emergency Response Team, K-9 and Aviation units responded to and “incident” just after 2 p.m. in the area of Schmidt Lake Road, north of Chepstow in Brockton. “Officers interacted […]