CubCrafters is testing a new engineering innovation, called Electric Lift Augmenting Slats [ELAS], that the company conceived to dramatically increase wing lift. Recognizing the potentially broad application for this new ELAS technology, NASA awarded CubCrafters two research grants (through the SBIR/STTR program) to partially fund the project. ELAS, which was granted US Patent 10,926,868, underscores […]
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Xbox Showcase Reveals New Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 coming in“…2024!
Dassault Celebrates 60 Years of Falcon Business Jets, As Advanced New Models Prepare to Take the Stage
Photo above – First Flight in 1963 of the Mystere 20. “For an aircraft to fly well, it must be beautiful,” Marcel Dassault famously said. Already well known for the sleek Mirage fighters, Dassault—the man and the company—proved the adage once again on May 4, 1963, with the first flight of the Mystère 20, the […]
D-Day Squadron Launches Crowdfunding Project for 2024 Legacy Tour
Above – 3-ship formation over the Channel. Photo by Mike Killian. Help support the commemorative journey from the United States, throughout the United Kingdom, a cross channel reenactment to the Normandy Beaches, on to Berlin, Germany and beyond. On June 6, 1944, more than 11,000 aircraft were mobilized as Allied forces began their massive land, […]
Textron Aviation Unveils Cessna Citation Ascend
Textron Aviation announced today the newest Cessna Citation business jet in the legendary 560XL series — the Cessna Citation Ascend. Unveiled on the eve of this week’s European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE), the Citation Ascend is designed to bring an entirely new cockpit, improved performance and a more luxurious cabin to the midsize […]
Wisk Aero and Japan Airlines Partner to Bring Autonomous, Everyday Flight to Japan
Wisk Aero and Japan Airlines (JAL) are partnering to bring Wisk’s self-flying, all-electric air taxi services to Japan. Additionally, Wisk and JAL Engineering (JALEC), will work closely together to develop plans for the maintenance and operation of Wisk’s autonomous air taxis. “We are excited to be partnering with Japan Airlines, a highly respected leader in […]
Pearland PD Expands DFR Operations to Include BVLOS Without Visual Observers
Pearland Police Department has been awarded a certificate of authorization (COA) to operate its drone as first responder (DFR) program beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operation, eliminating the need for human visual observers (VOs). This was achieved using Iris Automation’s Casia G ground-based air surveillance system. The City of Pearland is a rapidly growing […]
Archer Rolls Out First Midnight Aircraft; Prepares for Flight Test
Photo above shows Archer’s Midnight aircraft in the front and Maker in the rear. Archer Aviation Inc. has announced it has now completed the final assembly of its first Midnight aircraft. With final assembly and initial testing complete, last week the aircraft was shipped from Archer’s Palo Alto facility to its flight test facility in […]
Two U.S. Students Place in International Aviation Art Contest
Artwork above – Jihyeon (Elly) Han (age 13, KS) placed first in the intermediate category. The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) congratulates Jihyeon (Elly) Han (age 13, KS) for placing first in the intermediate category and Yuhan Lam (age 9, NJ) for placing second in the junior category of the 2023 International Young […]
Lone Star Flight Museum Inducts Four Air and Space Leaders to Texas Aviation Hall of Fame Class of 2023
The Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) hosted the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame (TAHOF) Induction Ceremony and Luncheon for the Class of 2023 on Friday, April 21. More than 300 supporters attended this event held at the museum in the Heritage Hangar among numerous historic aircraft. This year’s ceremony celebrated the accomplishments of Daniel Baker, […]
