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May 9, 2013 03:36 PM ET // Alyssa Danigelis
The next-gen TF-X is a four-passenger flying vehicle with collapsible wings and retractable propellers. Continue reading →
Aug 23, 2011 10:23 PM ET // Alice Truong
Let's hope your pilot isn't playing Angry Birds in the cockpit. United Airlines announced Tuesday it will replace paper flight manuals with electronic flight bags, aka 11,000 in-flight iPads, Wired reported. This switch will save United 326,000 gallons of jet fuel and 16 million sheets of paper a y...
Jul 20, 2012 03:15 PM ET // Alexander Davies
For most people, the first time they fly a new airplane is an occasion for caution. For Chip Yates, it was a chance to set a new world record, which he did, setting the all time high speed for an electric plane, at 202.6 mph. Yates, who also holds the record for fastest run on [...]
Mar 2, 2012 09:08 PM ET // Alexander Davies
The reality of a flying car available to the masses is about to come true. The long anticipated Terrafugia Transition is set to debut in April at the New York International Auto Show, reported Motor Authority. While it's not for sale just yet, you can put down a $10,000 deposit to reserve one; the ...
Jan 9, 2012 03:25 PM ET // Jesse Emspak
An aircraft launches on a 60,000-mile odyssey to study the atmosphere and show how far a gallon of gas can take you.
Jan 26, 2012 09:42 AM ET // Nic Halverson
A new security machine scans bottles to determine if the contents are safe to take on the plane.
Sep 8, 2011 02:20 PM ET // Nic Halverson
Hybrid Air Vehicles inks two major deal that could spell a resurgence in airships.
Apr 4, 2011 06:24 PM ET // Nic Halverson
Ink-like substances change color in the presence of explosives.
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