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FAA Issues Warning About Fire Containment Products

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a warning regarding the effectiveness of fire containment products. In October 2016, the agency filed a paper with the United Nations (UN), revealing the potential dangers of lithium-ion batteries when stored in … Continue reading

Boeing Unveils Cargo-Carrying Drone

Aerospace manufacturer Boeing has unveiled a new unmanned aerial vehicle that’s capable of carrying up to 500 pounds. Dubbed the unmanned electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) cargo air vehicle (CAV), it’s expected to drive innovation in the ever-evolving drone-delivery market. According to … Continue reading

NASA Plans to Return to the Moon

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is planning to return to the moon. Earlier this month, the White House ordered NASA to send astronauts back to the moon. While details such as timeline and logistics remain unknown, it’s safe … Continue reading

Battery-Powered Electric Plane Completes Test Flight

A battery-powered electric plane has successfully completed its first test flight over Australia. Designed by aerospace manufacturer Pipistrel, the Alpha Electro is a light fixed-wing plane that’s powered entirely by an on-board battery bank. According to the company’s Wikipedia page, … Continue reading

Airbus Announces $60 Billion Deal

There’s strong demand for Airbus’ jets, with the company reporting a surge of orders at the end of year totaling nearly $60 billion. As explained by Telegraph, the European aerospace giant confirmed 100 new orders. Among these deals includes an … Continue reading

NASA Unveils Goal of Touching the Sun in 2018

As it approaches its 60th birthday, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has unveiled a new list of goals for 2018, one of which is to touch the sun. NASA says it will launch a Parker Solar Probe in … Continue reading

Boeing and JetBlue Fund Maker of Electric Airplanes

Boeing and JetBlue Airways have announced plans to invest in a startup that specializes in electric airplanes. The startup, Zunum Aero, is looking to build small-to-mid-sized jets with an estimated range of 700 to 1,000 miles by 2030. Rather than … Continue reading

New Registration Requirements Coming for Drone Owners

If you’re a drone hobbyist, you should take note of new changes coming to drone registration requirements. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), more than 770,000 drones have been registered in the United States. In 2015, the FAA implemented … Continue reading

Boeing 747 to Make Final Flight

The world-renown Boeing 747 is expected to make its final flight on a trip from Seoul, South Korea to Detroit, Michigan on December 19. Delta had initially planned to fly its remaining 747 jets on Sunday. However, the company decided … Continue reading