Source: Flight International
US start-up Hermeus has flown its first supersonic-capable aircraft, the Quarterhorse Mk 2.1, marking a significant step toward achieving Mach 5 hypersonic flight. The unmanned vehicle completed its maiden sortie in New Mexico less than one year after its subsonic predecessor first flew.
French regional carrier Pan Europeenne Air Service has made a firm commitment to the Aura Aero ERA – the first such agreement for the 19-seat hybrid-electric aircraft. The private airline, based in Chambery, operates a fleet of Embraer ERJ regional jets as well as the Brazilian manufacturer’s Phenom light executive ...
Rolls-Royce has emphasised its scepticism over the open-rotor concept, as it unveils its ducted UltraFan 30 candidate for future narrowbody programmes.
