Posts Tagged ‘plane’
Jun23
Lilium unveils electric aircraft concept
2016 at 05:38 pm by admin | Comments Off
German aviation company Lilium has debut a design for a potential personal electric-powered aircraft in a recent press release, showing off concepts and designs they hope to implement in the future. The craft, which takes cues from both standard planes and helicopters, will be able to achieve a vertical take off from a standstill, and can achieve max speeds of 250 mph. The plane will be powered by an electric battery, allowing for 300 miles of flight before requiring a recharge. All of this is achieved thanks to the plane’s ducted fan engines, which lighten the load of the plane significantly, as well as result in a much quieter experience compared to modern helicopters. The plane, intended for recreational flying in low airspace, will still require users to hold a standard pilot’s license, and will begin testing in 2017 for a potential 2018 release, but it is an interesting look into the future of flight for the average citizen.
Jun06
Airbus’ innovative new 3D-printed plane
2016 at 08:38 pm by admin | Comments Off
Airbus, leading aircraft manufacturer, has revealed their newest innovation: a 3D-printed airplane! The plane, called Thor, was unveiled at the International Aerospace Exhibition in Berlin, Germany, and shows off what innovations Airbus has come up with to introduce 3D printing to the manufacturing industry. The plane, which measures 13 feet long and weighing in at only 46 pounds, was designed as an affordable, easy-to-construct drone, as well as a testbed for future 3D-printing technologies that may be implemented into full-scale planes in the future. The Thor is composed of polyamide, and outside of the necessary electrical elements that allow it to fly, all of the Thor’s pieces are made from this material, such as the rotors, landing gear, and hull pieces. With the promise of alleviating air pollution and construction costs, Airbus is looking forward to the future of 3D printing in the airplane industry.
Jul03
Hello Kitty EVA Air in Houston
2015 at 01:52 pm by admin | Comments Off
EVA Air has been operating a number of Hello Kitty-themed Boeing 777-300ER passenger jet planes around the world recently, with flights headed to Taipet, Singapore, Hong Kong, and other worldwide locations. Most recently, the airline began permanent service from Taipei to Houston, Texas recently, and the occasion was celebrated by a huge Hello Kitty EVA Air event in Houston on June 19th!
The event, which was hosted alongside the inaugural flight to Houston, featured a number of fun events to mark the occasion, including dance shows on the runway as well as on-stage, along with a variety of free merchandise, exclusive photo ops, and more. The event had a space motif to the decorations and event, and Hello Kitty herself even showed up to the occasion in full space-kitty astronaut gear! The flights itself boast the standard exclusive experience fans have come to expect from EVA Air, and include a variety of Hello Kitty-themed refreshments, accessories, and merchandise. The EVA Air Boeing is now on constant circulation between Taipei and Houston following the event, so don’t miss out on your chance to travel with style thanks to Hello Kitty and friends!
Jan20
Solar-powered aircraft plans to fly around world
2015 at 01:04 pm by admin | Comments Off
The world’s most energy-efficient aircraft is hoping to make history by completing the first ever flight around the world without using a single drop of fuel! The Solar Impulse 2 is an aircraft that runs off of the light of the sun, and is the product of years of research and innovations in clean fuel and solar panels. The upcoming event, which is slated to begin at the end of February, will send the single-seat Solar Impulse 2 on a global expedition, traveling nearly 21,800 miles over the span of 5 months. The plane will stay in the air for a duration of 25 days, and will land at 12 different locations for maintenance. The co-founders of the Solar Impulse 2, Betrand Piccard and André Borschberg, hope that the flight will not only break records, but will also raise awareness and support for clean technology. As for the flight itself, the Solar Impulse 2 will launch from Abu Dhabi and land in several countries around the world, including three stops in the United States!
Jan12
EVA Air announces 2015 plans for Hello Kitty jets
2015 at 01:34 pm by admin | Comments Off
With Hello Kitty’s 40th anniversary taking place last year, Taiwanese airline EVA Air announced the return of their Hello Kitty-themed Boeing 777-300ER jet and service in October. Following positive reviews and overwhelming fan demand, EVA Air has announced that the Eva Air Hello Kitty jets will remain in service throughout 2015, and has since announced plans for a number of Hello Kitty planes worldwide starting this summer! One of the Boeing 777-300ER jets will begin its circulation between Singapore and EVA’s headquarters in Taipei on June 21st, while another plane will fly between the Taipei location and Houston, Texas starting on June 19th. Both of these planes will make several trips throughout the week, with permanent circulation beginning on July 1st for both routes, and will feature limited-edition Hello Kitty products, food, and other merchandise. While Hello Kitty’s momentous anniversary has come and gone, it looks like there are still lots of reasons for Hello Kitty fans to be excited for 2015!
Sep25
Facebook planes to spread Wi-Fi worldwide
2014 at 03:03 pm by admin | Comments Off
Internet social website Facebook recently detailed its plans to spread Wi-Fi internet connectivity worldwide through the use of large-scale drones. These plans come as a result of a merger with self-sustaining drone company Ascenta, whom had previously been experimenting with prototypes for large solar-powered drones. Facebook plans to use these drones, flying constantly at 60,000 to 90,000 feet above the surface, to bring Internet connectivity to people all across the world, especially in remote and unconnected countries and areas. The drones, which will be roughly the size of large jumbo jets like the 747, will be solar-powered and could potentially stay self-sustained and airborne for years at a time!
In order to announce the upcoming project, along with their partnership with Ascenta and telecommunications companies, a short video was released by Facebook earlier this year that hints at future prospects of the project, as well as giving us our first look at a prototype of the craft. Facebook has announced their plans to begin testing these vehicles in US airspace by 2015, with worldwide deployment in three to five years. While details on this project are slim, people across the world can look forward to constant access to the internet and integral services if these drones take flight!
Sep08
Hello Kitty jet takes flight this fall
2014 at 11:31 am by admin | Comments Off
In celebration of Hello Kitty’s 40th anniversary, Sanrio has teamed up with Taiwanese airline company EVA Air in order to take Hello Kitty and friends to the skies with the Sanrio-themed “Hand-in-Hand” jet! This jet is a Boeing 777-300ER plane, and will begin operations on October 29th, 2014. The plane, which depicts Hello Kitty and a number of other Sanrio characters like My Melody, Badtz-maru, Keroppi, and more, originally made its debut last September.
The “Hand-in-Hand” jet will fly round trips between Taipei, Taiwan and Paris, France following its October launch. On top of that, the jet will be returning to the skies with its staple of unique Hello Kitty themed merchandise, including themed menus, seats, signage, cutlery, and even Sanrio-styled lunch items! The jet will join with EVA Air’s other Sanrio-themed planes currently in circulation, and will continue flying for the foreseeable future.