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Airbus “CityAirbus NextGen”, urban specialization

4 May 20246 May 2024 Redazione

Under the influence of ecologically-driven initiatives aimed at improving the sustainability of urban mobility for both people and goods, the aeronautical sector is witnessing a diversification in air transport solutions and the development of a new generation of aircraft specialized in short-range travel. “Advanced Air Mobility” is the term coined for this new category of aircraft, although it’s somewhat misleading to define them as such, given their specialization in facilitating the movement of people and goods within large cities or areas with operational radii of just a few dozen kilometers.…

Vertical takeoff with fuel cell

24 April 202424 April 2024 Redazione

A Swiss start-up, Sirius Aviation, has recently unveiled the first vertical takeoff aircraft powered by a liquid hydrogen fuel cell, the ‘Sirius Jet.’ Supported in flight by 28 electrically driven ducted fans, it will be offered in both private jet and commercial versions.

Interstellar “Cosmos”, innovation “Made in Japan”

10 April 202410 April 2024 Redazione

Founded in 2005 by a diverse group of aerospace engineers, writers, and volunteers, Interstellar Technologies is a Japanese company established in 2019 and located on the island of Hokkaido. It was the first to launch a private carrier rocket capable of reaching space, a milestone achieved in 2021 and repeated twice thereafter. Now advancing further, the company focuses on developing new technologies to accelerate human activities in space, with a keen eye on environmental considerations. Among the most intriguing research areas is propulsion systems, with the “Cosmos” project standing out.…