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NASA’s “Son of Concorde” X-59 Set for Historic First Flight
Imagine flying from New York to London only to land across the pond in a mere 90 minutes. This hyper-fast future of air travel is approaching liftoff as NASA prepares its trailblazing X-59 jet for a history-making inaugural test flight. Dubbed the "Son of Concorde," NASA's bullet-nosed X-59...
Concorde Takes Flight Again – The Legacy of Supersonic Travel
Twenty years after the Concorde supersonic airliner took its last flight into Filton, Bristol, in 2003, aviation enthusiasts commemorate its legacy with model tribute flights and local events. As an aerospace icon designed and built in Filton, Concorde holds particular significance in the Bristol community. The Woodspring...
Northvolt Achieves Major Milestone in Sodium-Ion Battery Development
Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt announced a significant advance in sodium-ion battery technology for renewable energy storage this week. The company validated prototype cells demonstrating an energy density exceeding 160 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg) – on par with commercial lithium iron phosphate batteries. Northvolt's cells utilise hard carbon anodes...
Electric Powertrains Set to Revolutionise Aviation Sustainability
A UK startup is charging ahead to decarbonize regional and domestic flights with an innovative drop-in electric engine replacement. After receiving recent grant funding, Flux Aviation has accelerated the prototype development of its 75kW battery-powered powertrain system. During engineering studies, Flux Aviation founders Neofytos Dimitriou and Radovan Gallo...
UK Government Commits £4.5 Billion to Support Strategic Manufacturing and Clean Energy
The UK government has announced a major £4.5 billion investment package to support strategic manufacturing sectors and accelerate the transition to clean energy. The multi-billion pound investment fund will provide targeted funding for industries vital to Britain's economic growth, innovation leadership, and net zero goals. Over £2 billion has been earmarked for...
Rolls-Royce Achieves Major Milestone, Running UltraFan Demonstrator at Full Power
Rolls-Royce recently crossed a significant milestone in its UltraFan technology demonstrator program, successfully running the innovative powerplant to its total power capacity. The British engineering firm completed initial testing using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), demonstrating the engine's sustainability credentials. The fan boasts advanced features and impressive efficiency...
