Ehang ‘drone taxi’ begins manned trials
Posted on 16 Feb 2018 by Michael Cruickshank
An ambitious Chinese project to build a so-called 'drone taxi' has now progressed to the point where manned trials have begun.
Aerospace
Falcon Heavy launch represents new era for rocket manufacturing
Posted on 8 Feb 2018 by Michael Cruickshank
This week, SpaceX successfully launched its Falcon Heavy rocket for the first time ever, ushering in a new era in rocket manufacturing. Emirates deal saves Airbus A380 production line
Posted on 24 Jan 2018 by Michael Cruickshank
A new order for A380 jets has come just in time to save Airbus's production line for the world's largest passenger aircraft.
Boeing reveals heavy lift drone development
Posted on 16 Jan 2018 by Michael Cruickshank
US aerospace manufacturer Boeing has revealed a prototype delivery drone able to carry heavy loads to difficult-to-reach destinations.
Canada lodges WTO complaint against the US
Posted on 15 Jan 2018 by Michael Cruickshank
The Canadian Government has a launched a broad-ranging complaint with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) against the United States.
US regains title of space-launch world leader
Posted on 4 Jan 2018 by Michael Cruickshank
The United States has once again risen to become the country with the greatest number of space launches in 2017, buoyed by the strength of private launch companies.
Passenger aircraft have safest year on record in 2017
Posted on 2 Jan 2018 by Michael Cruickshank
2017 was officially the safest year on record for the operation of commercial passenger aircraft according to a newly-released tally of accidents.
Boeing unveils new aerial tanker drone
Posted on 20 Dec 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
US aerospace manufacturer Boeing has this week unveiled a prototype drone designed for mid-air refuelling of other aircraft.
Manufacturing high value components made easier
Posted on 18 Dec 2017 by Jonny Williamson
Manufacturing a range of high value components, from wind turbine blades to car panels, could become significantly more cost-effective and quicker thanks to a ground-breaking R&D project underway in Prestwick, Scotland. New flight control tech could revolutionise aircraft design
Posted on 18 Dec 2017 by Jonny Williamson
BAE Systems and the University of Manchester have successfully completed the first phase of flight trials with MAGMA – a small scale unmanned aerial vehicle, which will use a unique blown-air system to manoeuvre the aircraft.