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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…
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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.
Photo library
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.
New technology
Super-speed train hybrid aircraft running 1000km/h, cheaper than air tickets is expected to create a big explosion for green traffic
A Canadian company wants to enter the race to find a means of transport that reduces carbon emissions, travel time and fares compared to existing means of transport.
New technology
Double-decker supersonic plane can carry 500 passengers
Spanish designer Oscar Vinals introduces a supersonic aircraft with a speed of 1,850 km/h equipped with a small and low-noise fusion reactor.
History
5 biggest naval battles in World War 2 history
The following battles top the list of the greatest naval battles of the entire Second World War.
New technology
Launching a giant 'flying hotel', speed 750km/h
The new giant aircraft in DARPA's project can carry 3,000 passengers surfing the sea at high speed.
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.
New technology
World's fastest civil aircraft launched in 2025
The Boom Supersonic company has set a goal of producing the world's fastest civil aircraft by 2024 and will launch it a year later.