Largest Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Makes First Flight

Technology

by Editorial Staff - 06/11/201908/27/20190

Ampaire, Inc. has moved the aviation industry a major step forward with the test flight of the Ampaire 337, the highest-capacity hybrid-electric aircraft ever flown. Ampaire engineers, investors and journalists recently witnessed the hybrid-electric Ampaire 337 fly in the skies above Camarillo Airport in California. This

Cessna Sends Fast Flights To Reno Air Race

General Aviation

by Chris Clarke - 09/21/201509/21/20150

Textron Aviation Inc. today announced its Cessna TTx – the fastest fixed-gear piston aircraft – will be headlining its diverse product lineup at this year’s Reno Air Races. The TTx’s efficient laminar-flow wing design, race-bred engine and low-drag profile can be seen this week at Stead

Flying Ford Finds Fateful Fiery Finish

General Aviation

by Chris Clarke - 09/19/201509/23/20150

Because Pinto. It might not come as a surprise that this flying Ford Pinto met its demise amidst smoke and flames, but what might surprise you is that it wasn’t cause by a faulty gas tank. With an engineering degree from Northrop’s Institute of Technology in

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