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Climate Change Increases Flight Turbulence
The occurrence of clear air turbulence (CAT) has significantly increased in recent decades due to climate change, according to researchers. CAT is a strong air
Rolls-Royce tests largest aircraft engine
Rolls-Royce has successfully tested the world’s largest aircraft engine, the Ultrafan, which is significantly more efficient and quieter than current engines. The Ultrafan was first
Largest plane converted to hydrogen
Zeroavia, a British-American company, has announced that it will convert an out-of-service Bombardier Q400 regional aircraft into a hydrogen-powered plane. The Q400, with 76 seats,
Revolutionary Concept for Longer Emissions-Free Flights
Innovation in the aviation industry has been a hot topic for years, with a particular focus on reducing emissions and increasing efficiency. However, one major
Safest Places in Germany During Zombie Apocalypse
The occurrence of clear air turbulence (CAT) has significantly increased in recent decades due to climate change, according to researchers. CAT is a strong air
Radiation and Shift Work Increase Cancer Risk for Flight Crew
A new study from Harvard University has found that flight attendants and pilots are twice as likely to develop cancer due to high levels of
Ion-Powered Plane Takes Flight
In a groundbreaking achievement, researchers at MIT have successfully flown an aircraft without the use of traditional propellers, turbines, or jets. Instead, the aircraft was
Bionic Skin Melts Plane Ice
A new breakthrough in aircraft safety could be on the horizon, as researchers have developed a bionic skin that could prevent ice from forming on
