The Arc spacecraft is not just another reentry capsule. It represents a leap toward an entirely new logistics frontier. Using a lifting-body design, reusable thermal protection, guided maneuvering, and parachute-assisted touchdowns, Arc can move mission-critical cargo from low Earth orbit …
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft progress accelerated with initial taxi tests at U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California. The experimental jet moved under its own power and validated key low speed handling checks. Beyond the Sonic Boom The …
The rise of autonomous aerial firefighting platforms is reshaping how emergency response agencies confront wildfires. Through new technologies, software, and collaborations, aircraft are being equipped to reduce pilot risk, improve situational awareness, and act faster to detect or suppress fires. …
Garmin R66 autopilot is now certified for installation in the Robinson R66, a major advancement in helicopter avionics. Following Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification, Robinson Helicopter Company now provides advanced digital flight control as standard equipment on its top-selling turbine …
Helicopter autorotation aerodynamics describes the crucial flight condition allowing safe descent without engine power. This aerodynamic phenomenon is vital knowledge for both pilots and aviation professionals. What Is Autorotation? Autorotation occurs when a helicopter’s main rotor spins not from engine …
Bell Textron has unveiled its FLRAA virtual prototype to the U.S. Army, a key milestone for the MV-75 program. This initiative integrates tiltrotor technology to combine helicopter-like vertical lift with the speed and range of fixed-wing aircraft, redefining military aviation …
In March 2025, the aviation industry reached a major sustainability milestone as Unither Bioélectronique completed the first piloted hydrogen-powered helicopter flight. Conducted at Quebec’s Bromont Airport, this breakthrough signals a promising shift toward emission-free aviation by reimagining rotorcraft propulsion. The …
As an emerging electric aircraft manufacturer, BETA Technologies is revolutionizing the aerospace industry with sustainable flight solutions poised to transform aviation’s future. Based in Burlington, Vermont, the company specializes in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and is building …
In the evolving world of aviation education, fixed-wing flight simulators have become indispensable tools for delivering high-quality pilot training. Flight Navigation Procedure Trainers (FNPT) are among the most widely used simulators, bridging the gap between ground instruction and actual cockpit …
3D printed sealants are poised to redefine how aerospace manufacturers apply, cure, and optimize sealant usage—thanks to an innovative leap by PPG. Introduced at the 2024 MRO Americas conference, this groundbreaking additive manufacturing solution represents a major technological shift in …