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...
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...
Bloodhound Seeks New Driver and Sustainable Rocket Fuel in Bid to Break 800mph Land Speed Record
The ambitious Bloodhound land speed racing project is gearing up for a renewed bid to break the 800mph barrier and set a new world land speed record. Bloodhound first burst onto the scene in 2008, intending to break the 763mph record. After hitting financial and logistical hurdles, the...