Hypersonic aircraft air capable of traveling at speeds of Mach 5 and up. That is about five times the speed of sound, which is 3,806 mph. To put that into perspective, the NASA space shuttles travel at Mach 25 when reentering the Earth’s atmosphere.

Boeing’s Hypersonic Technology

This aircraft is expected to be able to make the flight from London to New York in two hours. This kind of power is already being developed for military purposes. However, Boeing is hoping to have this aircraft operational in the military for ISR in 10 years.

According to Boeing, this aircraft is not the only hypersonic technology that is being developed. This aircraft is being developed upon a foundation of six decades of experiments and work across the company as a whole.

Private Air Travel is the Way of the Future

While hypersonic air travel is in the works, private air travel remains as the way to travel comfortably. Rather than spending 18 hours stuffed between baggage and inconsiderate passengers, consider sitting back and relaxing with plenty of space to comfortably rest or work.

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Aurora Flight Sciences

This PAV was developed by Boeing subsidiary Aurora Flight Sciences as part of Boeing NeXt. NeXt is a division of the company that is focusing on urban air mobility and development. “This is what revolution looks like, and it’s because of autonomy,” said John Langford, president, and CEO of Aurora Flight Sciences. “Certifiable autonomy is going to make quiet, clean, and safe urban air mobility possible.”

The eVTOL Design

The PAV measures 30 feet long, 28 feet wide, and has a maximum range of 50 miles. It utilizes propulsion in order to achieve hover and forward flight. Power distributes to the multi-blade propulsor at the rear of the aircraft. After, there are eight smaller rotors on beams under the wings create lift during low-speed operations. “In one year, we have progressed from conceptual design to a flying prototype,” said Boeing Chief Technology Officer, Greg Hyslop. “Boeing’s expertise and innovation have been critical in developing aviation as the world’s safest and most efficient form of transportation, and we will continue to lead with a safe, innovative and responsible approach to new mobility solutions.”

Future for Boeing

This accomplishment is a huge milestone for Boeing because they are among the first to successfully design and fly an electric or hybrid commercial aircraft. In the future, flights will test forward, wing-bourne flight, as well as transitions between vertical and forward flight modes. Boeing NeXt is also developing an unmanned, fully electric cargo air vehicle (CAV). This aircraft is expected to transport up to 500 pounds, and has been successfully flown indoors already! Aurora Flight Sciences is one of a few companies that have partnered with Uber to develop an aerial taxi service. This concept will operate under the company’s forthcoming “Uber Air” which is expected to launch in 2023. This means that they are on the cusp of major breakthroughs in the next few years to come!

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Inside the Aircraft

This model is considered the “stretch” version of the previous Dreamliners released by Boeing. The B787-10 has 44 business class seats, 21 premium plus seats, 54 economy plus seats, and 199 economy seats. The aircraft is 18 feet longer than the B787-9 and can carry more passengers and cargo. With the ability to fly up to 6,430 nautical miles, this Dreamliner uses 20 percent less fuel than the older models of the plane. The only backlash from this aircraft is the lengthy time that it took to receive and prepare it for passenger travel.

New Opportunities

United Airlines expects to have a delivery of 14 Boeing 787-10 aircraft over the next two years. They already operate with 25 B787-9 and 12 B787-8. Because of these Dreamliners, United can offer more flights than any other U.S. airline from New York to Germany and Israel. They also offer nonstop services to Tel Aviv, Barcelona, Dublin, and Paris. However, because of the size of the aircraft, United Airlines intends to keep a majority of the 787-10’s flights domestic.  “With the new 787-10, United will fly the most fuel-efficient widebody jet in commercial aviation today,” according to Ihassane Mounir, senior Boeing vice president, “The larger airplane comes with more seats, more cargo capacity, and the same Dreamliner comforts that passengers prefer. We are honored that United, a leading global carrier, has placed its trust in the 787 family, carefully optimizing their network with all three Dreamliner models”. This advanced aircraft is only the beginning for United Airlines as they continue to expand their fleet and offer travel arrangements to a wide range of places around the world that other airlines are struggling to keep up with!

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Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain ended diplomatic and trade relations with Qatar over its ties to Iran and its alleged support for jihadists, which the country denies. Turkey donated food to prevent shortages in Qatar‘s supermarkets after its land border was closed and ships were banned from many ports.

The Boeing 747-8i has been described as “the largest and most expensive private jet in the world.” The aircraft was delivered to Qatar in 2015, after being refitted to carry 76 passengers, rather than 400. The cabin has a total area of 5,179 square feet, which can be reconfigured as the owner wishes. The Boeing 747-8i‘s cabin is usually split into different sections including a boardroom, lounge, VIP bedrooms, and a staff area.

Erdogan told reporters last week that Qatar‘s emir gave the plane as a gift after learning that Turkey had an interest in it.

“I won’t take money from Turkey. I give this as a present to Turkey“, the president quoted Sheikh Hamad as saying.

The plane is currently being repainted. “God willing, we can have a trip with it when all is over,” Erdogan said.

Last month, Qatar‘s emir approved a package of financial aid worth $15 billion to support Turkey’s economy and currency. The Turkish lira has lost nearly 40% of its value against the dollar this year, driven by concerns about Erdogan’s influence on monetary policy and a diplomatic dispute with the United States.

The widebody, features a master stateroom, a deck lounge for 14 passengers, a conference room, guest bedroom, a medical room, and multiple bathrooms.

Fleets Analyzer lists the BBJ 747-8I – manufactured in 2012 and powered by GE Aviation GEnx-2B engines – as entering service in early 2015. It had a Bermuda registration, VQ-BSK and logged only 200 cycles, covering 436h, to March 27 this year. The 747-8I joins Turkey’s 12-strong VIP fleet, which includes an Airbus ACJ340, ACJ330, ACJ318, a pair of ACJ319s, a Bombardier CRJ200, four Gulfstream G550s, a G450, and a GIV. The aircraft has a capacity for 59,567 gallons of fuel.

Boeing says it has delivered 45 BBJ 747s worldwide, of which 11 examples are the -8 variant.

The 747-8 has been selected as the replacement aircraft for the 89th Airlift Wing of the United States Air Force – the plane the president uses – commonly known as Air Force One. Operating a BBJ 747-8 costs an estimated $23,000 an hour

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The date of the first flight for the de Havilland Comet was May 2, 1952.

Aviation’s Early Days

Before the comet, regular flights were only happening across Tampa bay in 1914. Each flight only had one passenger on board. By 1930, Transcontinental and Western Air (now known as TWA) stepped it up with regular flights across the United States from New York to Los Angeles.

Even with the flight across the United States, the plane stopped in Kansas City, Missouri because of the fear of flying at night.

Aviation was not on the same page as it is today because the planes often flew at lower altitudes, which resulted in encountering rougher weather head-on. The highest speed used was by the DC-3 in the 1940s, going at a mere 250 miles per hour. (While this may sound fast, think about it like this: The average speed planes fly at is roughly 600 miles per hour today.)

The de Havilland Comet

England’s government decided to recruit Sir Geoffrey de Havilland, an aviation engineer, in 1945. He successfully made an aircraft that could reach 400 miles per hour, fly over the Atlantic Ocean, and was equipped with a pressurized cabin.

• Ten planes were set to be made.
• The de Havilland Comet had four engines, could fly up to 42,000 feet, and topped out at around 460 miles per hour. The pressurized cabin allowed for quieter air travel and its windows let passengers observe the world below them.
• The plane held 36 passengers.
• The Comet’s first flight was from London, England to Johannesburg, South Africa. The flight took 23 hours with five stops along the way – including Rome, Beirut, Khartoum, Entebbe, and Livingstone.
• By 1953 British Overseas Airway Company operated a wide range of flights from London to Johannesburg, Singapore, and Tokyo.

The Fallen Comet: Tragedy Struck

While the Comet’s first flights were initially successful, it ran into problems along the way. Some initial problems included the use of hydraulic fluid; extra fluid had to be taken along the way. The cockpit also tended to fog up, obstructing the pilot’s view. As if this was not enough, the navigation system frequently overheated.

Exactly one year after the Comet’s first successful flight on May 2, 1953, a deadly crash occurred. Turbulence resulted in one plane breaking apart. A total of 43 people died in the crash by Delhi, India six minutes after taking off.

Soon after, on January 10, 1954, another Comet crashed soon after takeoff in Rome. The plane crashed 20 minutes after takeoff and crashed into the Mediterranean; all 35 people on board died.

This lead to massive overhauls in the design and build of the Comet temporarily it was withdrawn from service and it returned in 1958. The aircraft permanently retired on March 14, 1997.

Today’s Impact

The de Havilland Comet impacted commercial air travel for years to come. The Boeing 707 followed suit in 1958. All of the aircraft learned from the mistakes of the Comet.

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