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In a groundbreaking move, Delta Air Lines has become the first U.S. commercial airline to receive FAA approval for using drones to inspect their fleet. This innovative approach, recently announced by Delta, is set to revolutionize aircraft maintenance procedures, with a particular focus on post-lightning strike inspections. Cutting-Edge Tech Takes Flight in Aircraft Maintenance Delta…
Airbus has revealed a first concept model of an unmanned companion drone for the Eurofighter at the ILA Berlin Air Show. The so-called “Wingman” flies without a pilot and combines several advantages. According to Airbus, the German Air Force has already expressed great interest. Wingman Drone Concept The Wingman drone is designed to accompany Europe’s…
In a remarkable feat of engineering, the solar-powered Zephyr drone has achieved record-breaking flights in the stratosphere, reaching altitudes of up to 75,000 feet and staying aloft for an impressive 64 days, reports the BBC. This strange beast of an aircraft, weighing a mere 75 kg and launched by hand, is set to revolutionize the…
Airbus, a major player in aerospace, has completed its purchase of Aerovel, a U.S.-based company known for the Flexrotor unmanned aerial system (UAS).
A little-known Airbus subsidiary that develops solar-powered, high-altitude drones called Zephyrs could consider an initial public offering (IPO).
British Airways Flight Narrowly Avoids Collision with Drone at 10,000 Feet A British Airways flight carrying around 180 passengers recently experienced a close call with a drone while approaching London Heathrow Airport. The incident, which occurred on January 3, has raised serious concerns about the dangers posed by illegally operated drones to commercial aviation, as…
Swarm Aero, a leading developer of large drone swarms, has selected Northwest Arkansas as the site for its advanced manufacturing of drones.
The event, orchestrated by SKYMAGIC, showcased an unprecedented drone show featuring 1,750 drones that simulated a 3D Airbus A380.
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