New technology
Prototype hypersonic aircraft presented
American startup Hermeus on March 28 unveiled Quarterhorse Mk1, a new high-speed unmanned jet aircraft prototype, at its factory in Atlanta.
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Space science
Special design of the aircraft with the goal of finding life on Mars
NASA is sponsoring a project to develop a specially designed aircraft capable of flying on Mars to search for signs of life on Mars.
New technology
China's 100km/h speed balloon aircraft
AS700, a manned civil balloon aircraft developed by China, successfully performed its first delivery flight on March 30.
Discover science
Top 5 supersonic aircraft models that attract attention
Long after Concorde was discontinued, commercial companies are now developing new models of supersonic passenger aircraft.
Conquer Mars
NASA revealed a model of a solar-powered plane on Mars
The MAGGIE aircraft can fly 179km at an altitude of 1,000m, helping to study the atmosphere and geophysics on Mars.
Archeology
Aircraft system towing gliders to carry cargo in the air
The American startup develops a cargo system consisting of an aircraft towing a cargo glider behind with connecting wires, helping to significantly save transportation c…
History
The birth of the world's first helicopter
The VS-300 was the world's first operational single main rotor helicopter, laying the foundation for modern helicopter technology.
Scientific application
Ultra-thin nano ink helps the plane become hundreds of kilograms lighter
The new ink weighs less than 0.5 grams per square meter, significantly reducing the weight of the aircraft's paint, thereby saving fuel.
Scientific application
The parachute system helps planes in distress land safely
Since going into operation, the Cirrus Airframe parachute system has helped save the lives of 249 people on planes with engine problems or unexpected incidents.
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Admire the inside of the 'Made in China' plane that first arrived in Vietnam
China Commercial Aircraft Corporation (Comac) allowed viewers to freely visit the two aircraft C919 and ARJ21-700 parked at Van Don airport (Quang Ninh).
Videos
Video: What's special about the first Chinese aircraft C919?
The first C919 aircraft was delivered to China Eastern Airlines in December 2022, with 164 seats with 8 business seats and 156 economy seats.
Videos
How is the Chinese aircraft C919 that just arrived in Vietnam different from the Airbus A320?
Both are narrow-body passenger aircraft, Europe's Airbus A320 has been in operation since the 1980s, while China's C919 first debuted in 2024.
New technology
Ships and aircrafts have a range of 926km
Singaporean company ST Engineering announced the first orders for Airfish-8, a hybrid vehicle using wing-to-ground effect that will enter service in 2025.
New technology
Prototype of 2,100km/h supersonic passenger plane test flies
The XB-1 prototype of the Overture supersonic airliner completed all testing goals, including reaching an altitude of 2,170m and a speed of 440km/h.
Scientific works
The US develops a 3-wheeled hybrid aircraft 322 km/h
Recently, Samson Sky company (USA) has launched Switchblade, a compact 3-wheeled vehicle that can transform into an airplane with speeds up to 322 km/h.