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Heart Aerospace and Loganair, partner to bring hybrid-electric aviation to the UK 

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This hybrid-electric aircraft, which is still under development, is expected to be able to carry between 25 and 30 passengers on distances of between 400 and 800 kilometers, depending on payload.

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German startup ERC System presents eVTOL for emergency services 

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This aircraft has a 450 kg payload and boasts a number of features that are optimized for its use by emergency services operators. On July 4, 2024, ERC System, a German advanced air mobility startup that until now had operated in stealth mode, unveiled an eVTOL aircraft designed specifically for the emergencies market.

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The innovators and trailblazers of future aviation flourishing in the UK

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Recognized in May 2024, by the UK Innovation Industries Intelligence Report, the Airlander aircraft was selected as one of the UK’s leading innovations within aviation and aerospace. The company also plans to build the Airlander 50, which will carry up to 200 passengers, in the not-too-distant future.

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Boeing 777: Features, Seat Maps, and Travel Tips

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Innovative materials and systems keep it at the forefront of aviation technology. With a maximum gross weight of approximately 766,000 pounds, the Boeing 777 is capable of carrying substantial payloads, whether in passenger or cargo configurations. cubic meters (7,120 cubic feet).

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German startup Vaeridion to develop new electric battery lab

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The already announced next cell generations will be capable to increase the range or payload capabilities. .” The manufacturer uses off-the-shelf lithium-ion battery cells with such energy densities (cell levels), that are sufficient to cover a good percentage of short-range travel demand.

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Kratos successfully demonstrates trolley takeoff for XQ-58 Valkyrie UCAV

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Credit: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions) XQ-58A Valkyrie drone completes first flight controlled by AI Aviation Technology and Innovation Defense by Clement Charpentreau 2023-08-03 The post Kratos successfully demonstrates trolley takeoff for XQ-58 Valkyrie UCAV appeared first on AeroTime.

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Top Aircraft of the US Air Force: A Comprehensive Guide

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B-1B Lancer The B-1B Lancer is renowned for its supersonic speed and significant payload capacity, making it highly effective for conventional bombing missions. The B-1B Lancer’s payload capacity allows it to deliver a wide array of ordnance, ensuring mission adaptability. The sky is not the limit; it is just the beginning.

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