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technology25 days ago•7 min saved

NASA Administrator Teases High-Speed X-Plane Silhouette, Igniting SR-71 Speculation

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman displayed a silhouette resembling the SR-71 Blackbird at the All-In Summit, signaling a push to revive high-speed experimental flight. While he denied it is a Blackbird, he confirmed NASA is rebuilding its X-plane portfolio to fly faster and higher. The agency is already testing the X-59 for quiet supersonic travel and has outlined budget priorities for hypersonic research, though the specific status of the new aircraft remains unclear.

via TWZ|

#aeronautics #hypersonic-flight #jared-isaacman

aerospace-and-technology25 days ago•4 min saved

NASA’s X-Plane Revival: From Quiet Supersonic Tests to Blackbird Mysteries

NASA is expanding its experimental aircraft program beyond the X-59 quiet supersonic jet, with Administrator Jared Isaacman hinting at a new high-speed X-plane. Concurrently, a retired SR-71 Blackbird has vanished from public display at Edwards Air Force Base, fueling speculation about a potential return-to-flight initiative or a new hypersonic testbed.

via BBC|

#aeronautics #aerospace-and-technology #jared-isaacman

business1 year ago•1 min saved

Lockheed Martin Shares Drop Amid Profit Miss and Forecast Cut

Lockheed Martin's stock dropped 8% after reporting $1.6 billion in losses from various programs, including a classified aeronautics project and an international helicopter program, leading to a significant cut in its full-year profit forecast despite maintaining its sales outlook.

via Yahoo Finance|

#aeronautics #business #lockheed-martin

science-and-exploration2 years ago•3 min saved

"Europe's Hypersonic Leap into Space"

European engineers are working on hypersonic vehicles that could revolutionize air and space travel, potentially allowing passengers to travel from Brussels to Sydney in three hours. The European Space Agency (ESA) is exploring the technological challenges and opportunities for creating reusable hypersonic vehicles for both Earth and space travel. A recent workshop in Germany brought together experts to discuss key areas such as airbreathing propulsion, thermal management, and crew safety systems.

via European Space Agency|

#aeronautics #esa #hypersonic

technology3 years ago•2 min saved

FAA Certifies California Company's Flying Car for Test Flights

California-based aeronautics company Alef has received a Special Airworthiness Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its Armada Model Zero flying car, allowing it to test-fly the vehicle in limited locations. The all-electric vehicle, priced at $300,000, can also be driven on roads and has a flying range of 110 miles. Alef aims to provide an environmentally friendly and faster commute, with production and delivery of the Model A set to begin in late 2025. The company is also working on a four-person sedan to be released in 2035.

via CBS News|

#aeronautics #alef #faa-certification