Airport Keeps Wildlife Away From Runways with Robot Disguised as Predator
The DoT and local airport managers have used all manner of deterrents to try and keep runways clear of wildlife, from pigs to paintballs.
Aviation
Showing 1 - 20 of 75 Posts
Pilot Captures Jaw-Dropping Spectacle of St. Elmo's Fire Phenomenon
Airbus captain Luis Andress was flying from Miami to Denver last month when he encountered St. Elmo's Fire off the side of his Jet.
'RobotFalcon' Can Disperse Flocks of Pesky Birds to Make Airplane Flights Safer
Dutch researchers have designed a RobotFalcon to make birds disperse when the cleverly-disguised peregrine-like drone takes flight.
Woman Discovers Exact Replica of Grandfather's WWII Plane and Recreates 1942 Photo Before Getting a Special Ride
An Australian woman discovered a replica of her grandfather's World War II plane, named after her grandma—and recreated her favorite photo.
Incredible World First Electric Seaglider Vehicle Ready For Production After Successful Test
The seaglider is the first craft that can utilize all three modes of maritime operation—floating, foiling and flying.
Jet Fuel Derived From Used Cooking Oil Certified Airworthy for Large-Scale Production in China
Compared to traditional petroleum-based aviation kerosene, bio jet fuel can reduce carbon emissions by up to 50% the entire lifecycle.
Southwest Airlines Workers Looked After a Passenger's Pet Fish for 4 Months After it was Banned From Flight
Texting "Airport Fish Taker" Kira asked how Theo was doing on July 31st. "He's great" said Fish Taker Ismael.
United Airlines Pre-Orders 200 Flying Taxis With Vertical Takeoff for 4 Passengers
United has led the industry in investments in eVTOL and electric aircraft, hydrogen fuel cell engines, and sustainable aviation fuel.
Watch Filipino Inventor Fly His Hoverboard For 2 Miles, Setting World Record For Longest Flight
Filipino inventor sets world record for longest flight by a hoverboard, launching from a beach and flying for 7 minutes, 22 seconds.
A Dozen Airlines Team Up for Half-Million Ton Carbon Capture Technology
Their hope is that Carbon Engineering's carbon capture technology can provide secure, verifiable carbon removal credits to offset emissions.
Engineers Turn Water into Carbon-Neutral Jet Fuel Using Solar Radiation
5% of human emissions are generated through kerosene use in aviation, which currently has no alternative for long haul jetting.
Paramedics With Jet Packs Can Fly Where Ambulances and Helicopters Can't Go - WATCH
Gravity Industries has been training paramedics to use their Jet Suit for the remote emergencies of the Great North Air Ambulance Service.
First Ever Commute in The Jetson Flying Car - CEO Says it Can Make You a Pilot in 5 Minutes
A company owner has completed the 'first ever' commute in an $83,000 (£68,000) space-age flying car by Jetson in Tuscany.
Hydrogen-Powered Swiss Jet May Herald Return of Supersonic Flight-And Cut Travel Time By 75%
Destinus is now preparing its third prototype-the one meant to test the sustainable hydrogen fuel systems for their design.
Paper Airplane Designed by Boeing Engineers Breaks World Record-Nearly Flying Length of Football Field
Boeing engineers Dillon Ruble and Garrett Jensen grew up the sons of Boeing engineers and loved folding paper airplanes at company picnics.
'Much Less Stressful': London City Airport Ends Rule on Carrying Liquids in Hand Luggage
In the east London City Airport, staff at the security lines cheerily tell everyone to keep everything in their bags.
Hero Pilot Guides Novice Aviator in Emergency Landing After He Sees Her Tire Fall Off
A young pilot is thanking her lucky stars there was someone to guide her through an emergency landing after she lost part of her landing gear
First Flight of Regional Jet Powered by Hydrogen Fuel Cells-40-Seater is Largest Ever to Fly
A 40-seat aircraft took off at 8:41 am from Grant County International Airport and flew for 15 minutes on hydrogen in a world-first.
Deaths by Extreme Weather and Aviation Accidents Have Never Been Lower than Now
The decadal rate of deaths per 100,000 people during extreme weather events worldwide has never been lower than it is at our present time.
'Brave Bessie' Gets Her Likeness on New Barbie as Mattel Honors the First Black Female Pilot
Bessie Coleman, a brave young Black pilot in the 1920s-who even walked on the wings of airplanes-was honored by new Barbie doll.
Recent Stories
A Heartfelt Reminder to Appreciate the Ones We Love
Cherish the Woman Who Stands by You
Breaking Generational Cycles of Pain
Living by Your Own Values, Not Others' Approval
When Life Brings Rain, It’s Okay to Rest
Before You Judge Someone's Life, Take a Moment to Walk in Their Shoes.
A Friend Who Spreads Gossip is Not a True Friend at All
The Value of Human Connection Over Digital Convenience
The Quiet Kind of Love
One Day, Your Mom Won’t Call You Anymore
I’ve reached a point in my life...
Happiness is a mindset, a conscious choice we make every day