Aston Martin confirms Project 003 hypercar
aerobd.news : Aston Martin has confirmed its next step into the mid-engined electrified market with a vehicle code-named Project 003. The mid-engined vehicle is the third hypercar developed by the
Mercedes-AMG Project One undergoes prototype testing
aerobd.news : Mercedes-AMG has initiated prototype testing of its Project One hypercar. Powered by the 1.6-liter V6 EQ Power+ powertrain and teamed with four electric motors, the car aims to
Porsche drops diesel as its electrification strategy intensifies
aerobd.news : Porsche has announced that it will no longer offer vehicles with diesel propulsion as the OEM pledges further investment in the areas of hybrid technology and electromobility. By
German researchers flight test retrofittable technologies to quieten airliners
aerobd.news : German aeronautical research organization DLR has test flown 10 noise-reducing technologies that could be retrofitted to commercial aircraft to reduce the noise they produce. The test flights were
Flying Colours Corp. completes third Bombardier Global heavy maintenance check
aerobd.news : Flying Colours Corp., the North American MRO business has completed its third 120-month, heavy maintenance check, on a Bombardier Global airframe. The ten-year inspection of the Global Express
WSU-NIAR to Develop Testing Protocols for BRS Aerospace Parachute Recovery Systems
aerobd.news : BRS Aerospace has engaged Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (WSU-NIAR) to develop testing protocols for evaluating the safety and performance of aircraft parachute recovery systems
Rolls-Royce’s Pearl engine passes test milestone
aerobd.news : Rolls-Royce’s Pearl 15 engine test program has successfully passed 10,000 test cycles during more than 2,600 testing hours. The test program, which comprises of six Pearl 15 development
German Armed Forces receives converted A321 from Lufthansa Technik
aerobd.news : Lufthansa Technik has converted an A321 for the German Armed Forces, to be used for military and political/parliamentary missions. The A321 is an 18-year-old former Lufthansa aircraft, called
German solar-electric aircraft performs autonomous flight test
aerobd.news : German company PC-Aero has started flight testing the autonomous systems of its high-altitude long endurance aircraft, the Elektra Two Solar Optionally Piloted System (OPS). The aircraft performed several
Ricardo launches e-axle transmission
aerobd.news : Ricardo has developed a new e-axle transmission for electric vehicle application. Drawing upon research and technology that the company has developed from involvement in both Formula E and
Volkswagen debuts new electrification vehicle architecture
aerobd.news : Volkswagen has debuted its modular electric drive matrix (MEB) – the architecture that will underpin the group’s electrification strategy in the coming years. The newly developed technology platform
Airbus delivers first aircraft from Mobile powered by sustainable jet fuel blend
aerobd.news : Airbus’ A320 Family production facility in the U.S. will this week deliver its first aircraft partially powered by sustainable jet fuel. The latest A321 for JetBlue is due