Still flying at 92!
A 92 year-old World War 2 female pilot is given the chance to fly a Spitfire again.
Published 11-May-2015
Tag: Aviation
Solar stories - in the air and on the ground
The solar-powered Solar Impulse aircraft has just begun its global flight, while Nissan is using solar power for its glow-in-the-dark Leaf model.
Published 06-Mar-2015
Boeing and South African Airways develop jet fuel from tobacco
In an effort to cut carbon emissions, Boeing and South African Airways have developed a jet fuel made from a hybrid tobacco
Published 11-Aug-2014
Alternative aircraft fuel and new aircraft engine concepts
ASTM has approved the use of Renewable Synthesized Iso-Paraffinic by airlines internationally while new aircraft engines can reduce consumption.
Published 07-Jul-2014
An EU funded Personal Aerial Vehicle
The EU is providing $4.7 million for the development of a Personal Aerial Vehicle - a cross between a helicopter and a car.
Published 23-Jun-2014
The Helicopter Man from Hunan
A Chinese farmer has built his own functioning helicopter from scratch\n
Published 23-Apr-2014
China Eastern completes first test flight using biofuel
Chinese airline compares biofuel with regular avgas and finds no noticeable difference in performance.
Published 24-May-2013
Wind sandwich may overtake jets
Ionic thrusters generate efficient propulsion in air to rival conventional jet engines
Published 05-Apr-2013