Tech Xplore - commercial aviation

Aircraft could cut emissions by better surfing the wind

Airlines could save fuel and reduce emissions on transatlantic flights by hitching a better ride on the jet stream, new research has shown.

Jan 25, 2021

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Commercial air travel is safer than ever, study finds

It has never been safer to fly on commercial airlines, according to a new study by an MIT professor that tracks the continued decrease in passenger fatalities around the globe.

Jan 24, 2020

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First commercial electric plane takes flight in Canada

The world's first fully electric commercial aircraft took its inaugural test flight on Tuesday, taking off from the Canadian city of Vancouver and offering hope that airlines may one day end their polluting emissions.

Dec 11, 2019

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NASA's first-of-kind tests look to manage drones in cities

NASA has launched the final stage of a four-year effort to develop a national traffic management system for drones, testing them in cities for the first time beyond the operator's line of sight as businesses look in the future ...

May 23, 2019

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Researchers demonstrate that jet fuels made from plants could be cost competitive with conventional fossil fuels

With an estimated daily fuel demand of more than 5 million barrels per day, the global aviation sector is incredibly energy-intensive and almost entirely reliant on petroleum-based fuels. Unlike other energy sectors such ...

Mar 19, 2019

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Can Boeing be trusted again? What steps can the biggest name in aviation take to repair its reputation?

Every year, billions of people board planes that are built by one of two manufacturers—Boeing, an American manufacturer, and Airbus, a European corporation.

Mar 29, 2024

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Boeing CEO says company focused on safety, won't discuss financial targets

Boeing will refrain from commenting on its financial outlook while it focuses on quality control after a near-catastrophic 737 MAX flight earlier this month, the company said Wednesday.

Jan 31, 2024

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FAA says technology will help avoid some dangerous landings

Federal officials said Wednesday they have completed outfitting 43 major U.S. airports with technology to warn when incoming planes are aimed at a taxiway instead of a runway.

Mar 9, 2023

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NASA, Boeing team up to develop lower-emissions aircraft

The US space agency NASA is teaming up with aviation giant Boeing to develop a next-generation commercial aircraft that emits less carbon.

Jan 19, 2023

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Hazy timeframe for reaching electric plane era

Recent test flights suggest the era of electric airplanes is coming closer, but aviation experts caution that achieving commercial use hinges on regulatory approval which has an unknowable timeframe.

Oct 6, 2022

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