Zero-emissions aeroplanes could take to the skies ‘within years’ thanks to British scientists who are developing technology that will allow them to run on ammonia. The collaboration between Oxford-based Reaction Engines and the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council could see ammonia replace kerosene as jet fuel. Unlike kerosene-based jet fuel, ammonia is less of a fire … Read more
STOCK WATCH: Bill Gates snaps up jet shares before they head for skies By Jamie Nimmo For The Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 22:30 BST, 8 August 2020 | Updated: 22:30 BST, 8 August 2020 He says having his own plane is his one ‘guilty pleasure’ in life. But billionaire Bill Gates also likes to … Read more
He recently returned to filming Mission: Impossible 7 after a long hiatus during lockdown. And Tom Cruise was looking every inch the action star as he flew a helicopter in London on Thursday. The actor, 58, donned a cap and a black face mask for his ride in the impressive chopper. Action star: Tom Cruise … Read more
These pictures are sure to leave you starry-eyed. They have been snapped by German photographer Alex Forst, who has made taking magical pictures of star-filled night skies over stunning landscapes something of a speciality. The amateur photographer, who now lives in Walchwil, Switzerland, says his love of science fiction is what inspired him to start … Read more
These pictures are sure to leave you starry-eyed. They have been snapped by German photographer Alex Forst, who has made taking magical pictures of star-filled night skies over stunning landscapes something of a speciality. The amateur photographer, who now lives in Walchwil, Switzerland, says his love of science fiction is what inspired him to start … Read more
Paragliding for couch potatoes! Daredevil takes to the skies on a SOFA and flies around watching TV in his slippers in crazy stunt – without any safety equipment Hasan Kaval, 29, from Izmir, Turkey, is a paragliding pilot and instructor He took to the skies on the sofa with the TV on in Oludeniz in … Read more
Boeing has begun a week of flight safety tests in a bid to see its 737 Max back in the skies, after it was grounded following two fatal crashes. The best-selling plane was grounded by aviation regulators around 15 months ago after two crashes killed all 346 people on the flights. Flight safety tests on the … Read more
The Red Arrows and their French equivalent, the Patrouille de France, took to the skies this afternoon to perform a spectacular flyover over London ahead of Emmanuel Macron’s visit to the UK. Red, white and blue smoke was streaked across the horizon of the French capital this morning as the French President payed his respects at the Mont-Valerien, the country’s … Read more
The world’s largest all-electric aircraft made its maiden flight on Thursday as it made a short flight over Washington State, according to manufacturers magniX. For the first flight a test pilot took to the skies alone, but the plane can seat nine passengers. It took off at 16.02 BST (08:02 PST) and flew over Moses Lake … Read more
World’s largest all-electric aircraft will take to the skies for the first time this afternoon for a 20 minute flight over Washington state A single test pilot will fly the all electric aircraft over Moses Lake in Washington MagniX have added their 750-watt electric motor to a Cessna Grand Caravan It can seat up to … Read more