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What does the pilot do when the plane uses the autopilot system?
The autopilot system can take over the flight from start to landing, eliminating the need for the pilot to constantly use his hands.
AI - Artificial intelligence
Footage of the first battle between AI and pilots
An F-16 fighter controlled by artificial intelligence (AI) participates in the first dogfight with another F-16 aircraft piloted by humans.
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The world's first modern passenger aircraft
Although only 75 were produced, the Boeing 247 still goes down in aviation history as
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Process for handling expired aircraft in the aviation industry
Explore the process of recycling old aircraft and the aircraft cemetery, which witnesses the revival of steel bird wings.
History
Eighty-year history of American jet fighters
Over the past 80 years, air forces around the world have used five generations of jet fighters.
New technology
The engine can help the plane reach speeds of Mach 9
Engineers successfully tested a drone at subsonic speeds equipped with a rocket-like combustion engine, which can reach speeds of 11,000 km/h when flying commercially in…
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The longest eclipse viewing flight in history
In 1973, scientists used the Concorde supersonic aircraft to extend the eclipse observation time to 74 minutes while flying nearly as fast as the Moon's shadow moving ac…
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How high can military aircraft fly?
The altitude a military aircraft can fly depends partly on the type of aircraft and whether it has
New technology
Monoplanes can replace Boeing aircraft
A completely new shape aircraft model is licensed to take off in the skies of California, promising to save fuel and emit less emissions than conventional aircraft.
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.
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.
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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.