Electric flying taxi by Lilium successfully completes its first voyage
The "world's first" electric jet plane capable of taking off and landing vertically has successfully completed test flights in Germany. More
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Simba designs aeroplane seats to accommodate Gareth Bale between international matches
A conversation with footballer Gareth Bale sparked the idea for Simba's new Air Hybrid aeroplane cabins, which are designed to create the "ultimate sleep environment" for those with a demanding travel schedule. More
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Alessi taps Urquiola, Bouroullecs, Campanas and more for Delta Airlines in-flight serviceware
Passengers flying on US airline Delta will be able to eat their in-flight meals from tableware by designers Patricia Urquiola, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, and Humberto and Fernando Campana from next month. More
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Dubai to begin flying world's first passenger drone
A passenger-carrying drone that will transport individuals through the air without a pilot will begin flying over Dubai's skyline from this summer. More
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Airbus to test a flying car by end of 2017
Airbus is planning to test self-piloted personal aircraft by the end of the year as a way of reducing traffic on inner-city roads. More
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Amazon files patent for flying warehouses filled with drones
Amazon has filed a patent for huge flying warehouses that could house its fleet of delivery drones. More
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Autonomous rescue aircraft makes its first flight
An autonomous aircraft designed to operate in dangerous territory has successfully completed its maiden voyage. More
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Boeing 747 designer Joe Sutter dies
The American engineer known as the father of the Boeing 747 has died at the age of 95. More
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World's biggest aircraft "the Flying Bum" crashes on test flight
The bulbous aircraft known as the "Flying Bum" has slowly nose-dived into a field during its second test flight in the English countryside (+ movie). More
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Gigantic "Flying Bum" plane takes to the skies
The world's largest aircraft, Airlander 10, has completed its successful maiden voyage over the UK (+ movie). More
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World's largest aircraft "the Flying Bum" prepares for first flight
A vessel said to be the world's largest aircraft has left its hangar for the first time, in preparation for a test flight (+ slideshow). More
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Bombardier launches aeroplane catering to overweight passengers
A plane with wider seats to accommodate the waists of larger passengers will be unveiled during an annual aviation festival this week (+ slideshow). More
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Electric planes and passenger-carrying drones are the future, says Paul Priestman
Advances in electric motors could see jet aeroplanes replaced by battery-powered craft and usher in a new era of personalised electric flying machines, according to transportation designer Paul Priestman. More
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NASA to test faster, cleaner and quieter X-57 electric aircraft
NASA is planning tests of an experimental electric aeroplane, which it believes could lead to reduced flight times and carbon emissions for future air travel (+ slideshow). More
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Seymourpowell unveils first-class cabin concept to turn aeroplane into "boutique hotel of the skies"
London product design firm Seymourpowell has revealed a concept for a commercial first-class aircraft cabin with private rooms that feature full-size beds (+ slideshow). More
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Supersonic Boom aircraft will be the "fastest passenger plane ever"
A group of aviation experts has unveiled plans for a supersonic speed plane named Boom, which is being developed as a replacement for Concorde. More
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APH reveals "futuristic" concept for low-emission commercial aircraft
British company APH has unveiled plans for a new hybrid-electric commercial aircraft, which it says would carry as many passengers as a jumbo jet but produce significantly less emissions (+ slideshow). More
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US government gives go ahead to high-speed drone capable of vertical takeoff
A US government agency responsible for developing military technology has signed off on production of a prototype for an unmanned electric aeroplane that can take off and land without a runway (+ movie). More
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NASA is developing a quiet supersonic passenger jet for overland flights
NASA has unveiled a conceptual design for a supersonic plane that would be much quieter than Concorde. More
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Cobalt introduces "design-centric" small aircraft for luxury buyers
San Francisco company Cobalt has introduced a line of small planes targeted at design-minded luxury consumers. More
