Tag: aerospace innovation
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The Airbus A380 Is Back! World’s Largest Airliner Chosen to Test Revolutionary Open-Fan Engine That Could Cut Fuel Burn by 20%
The world’s largest passenger aircraft is about to play a key role in shaping the future of aviation. Airbus has confirmed that the very first Airbus A380 ever built will become a flying testbed for CFM’s revolutionary RISE open-fan engine technology, with flight testing expected before the end of this decade. The A380 was selected…
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US Plans Return to Supersonic Flights With New FAA Rule; to Reverse 53-Year-Old Ban and Allow Noise Standard in the “Mach Cut-Off” Regime
FAA Moves to Lift 53-Year Ban on Overland Supersonic Flights in the USA The future of ultra-fast air travel could be one step closer. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed ending the United States’ 53-year ban on civilian overland supersonic flights, replacing the existing prohibition with modern noise-based regulations that reflect major technological advances.…
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