Within 34 seconds, the pride of German aviation had folded into the ground as 7 million cubic feet of hydrogen turned into a curtain of fire nearly as tall as the mast it was supposed to dock against. Passengers leapt from windows 20 and 30 feet up rather than wait for the flames to reach them.
Read storyMeet the Joby aircraft, a battery-powered electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle built primarily from carbon-fiber composites. Six electric motors drive six five-bladed propellers, while four battery packs supply the power needed to fly without producing direct exhaust emissions.
Read storyBusiness jet cabins are designed to last decades, but their tech doesn't. Here's why future-proofing the architecture matters more than the components.
Read storyTech entrepreneur Roger Zhan is using AI to solve private aviation’s million-dollar scheduling puzzle, optimizing more than 20,000 flights each month.
Read storySkali connects flight crews with emergency physicians in 90 seconds, helping manage medical emergencies and prevent costly aircraft diversions.
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GoFlight is developing an AI-powered platform that automates private jet charter operations, from coordinating vendors to updating crews and customers.
UK startup Alfor Aviation has developed a system that loads cargo planes from below using elevators, skipping the traditional side cargo door.
Inspectahire showcases the Videray PX1 and PXT handheld X-ray systems at Farnborough, offering MRO operators faster inspections without darkrooms or disassembly.
Whether caused by jamming, spoofing, interference, or complete signal loss, degraded GNSS environments have become a reality for both commercial and defense operators. California-based ANELLO Photonics is addressing this challenge with a fundamentally different approach to inertial navigation.
Alpha Metalcraft Group is pioneering direct nickel plating for composite rotor blades, cutting manufacturing costs, simplifying production, and advancing eVTOL technology.
Magnifica Air is launching a new travel category, 'Private Class', that sits between first class and private charter. Here's how the Orlando startup plans to disrupt premium air travel by 2027.
A British TUI flight attendant faces serious charges in Sri Lanka after authorities allegedly found around 100 pounds of synthetic drugs in her luggage.
Successful private jet catering starts with clear communication between flight crews and catering providers. SkyDine, a private jet catering company, explains how galley limitations, refrigeration, packaging and service expectations should influence choices, and why establishing clear expectations from the beginning is essential to a smooth onboard experience.
When the bus doors opened on the Frankfurt apron, two four-engine Airbuses were waiting in the gray morning light. On the left was D-AIFF, the last A340-300 delivered new to Lufthansa. On the right was D-AIHZ, Lufthansa’s final A340-600, and the aircraft that would carry me to New York.
Airbus needs 323 aircraft deliveries in the final quarter of 2026 to hit its annual target of 870 jets. With supply chain shortages, A321neo quality issues, and a demanding year-end production schedule, can Airbus meet its delivery target while keeping airlines on track?
Sustainable aviation fuel is expected to carry the industry most of the way to net zero by 2050. It remains the only real substitute for fossil jet fuel that can be used in today's aircraft without requiring major engine redesigns. Yet in 2026, SAF still made up just 0.8% of global jet fuel use, a sliver that nonetheless cost airlines billions of dollars to buy.
The rise of luxury, modern airports has begun. With over 600 airport projects happening worldwide, we can expect more innovation & premium services to be at the forefront of these megahubs.
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Meet the Joby aircraft, a battery-powered electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle built primarily from carbon-fiber composites.
Within 34 seconds, the pride of German aviation had folded into the ground as 7 million cubic feet of hydrogen turned into a curtain of fire nearly as tall as the mast it was supposed to dock against.
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