Tagged: Air Show
BAE Systems Australia Unveils STRIX Hybrid VTOL UAS
BAE Systems Australia has teamed with local industry to present Australia’s first domestically designed, manufactured and armed VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) uncrewed air system (UAS). STRIX is a collaboration with Perth-based Innovaero and was launched at the 2023 Avalon Airshow in Geelong, Australia. The collaboration brings together our global
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China’s intercontinental drone bomber, the Wing Loong-3
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 29, 2022 –
China’s Chengdu (AVIC) Wing Loong-3 (Pterodactyl-3) medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) unmanned combat air system (UCAS) is a concept drone that could pave the way for intercontinental drone missions. The drone was displayed at the Zhuhai air show among numerous other concept designs and rapidly deployable
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Did Drone Cause US B-17 Bomber & P-63 Kingcobra Collision at Wings Over Dallas Airshow ?
The two aircraft collided during this year’s annual Wings Over Dallas airshow, hosted by Commemorative Air Force, an organization dedicated to preserving World War 2-era (WW2-era) aircraft. The deadly incident, which claimed the lives of six crew members, was captured on camera and widely shared on Twitter. In the video,
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China’s MD-22 hypersonic UAV could be strategic asset in near- or outer-space
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 16, 2022 –
China has made significant advancements in the security and defence industries, and the Zhuhai airshow showcases its cutting-edge military weaponry technology. This includes concept fighter aircraft like the J-20 and J-16 as well as state-of-the-art unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including stealth and hypersonic models
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Taiwan’s Chien Hsiang loitering drone was designed to destroy enemy radar and UAVs
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 22, 2022 –
Taiwan’s domestically produced drone technology, developed by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), which develops military technology, was displayed to the public shortly after the conclusion of China’s annual air show at Zhuhai, as debates intensify over the likelihood of a
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AirShow China 2022-LoongUAV tactical drone attracts attention
On November 13, 2022, the 14th Airshow China ended perfectly in Zhuhai. Many interesting UAV products were exhibited in this air show, such as the WJ-700 “Falcon” large-scale inspection and attack UAV of the Third Academy of Aerospace Science and Industry, AVIC’s Wing Loong-1E medium and low altitude UAV, LoongUAV’s
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Tsingaero Armament Strike-Capable JZ-500 UAV at Airshow China 2022
Chinese firm Tsingaero Armament showcased its JZ-500, a strike-capable rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), at the Airshow China 2022 exhibition in Zhuhai, which concluded on 13 November. According to Tsingaero Armament, the JZ-500 can be operated in harsh weather, including rain and snow and wind conditions of up to 24
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Upgraded WJ-700 UAS Debuts at China Airshow
China’s first high altitude, high speed and long endurance armed reconnaissance UAV system that had made maiden flight, WJ-700 UAV is exhibited at this year’s Airshow China. It attracted wide attention with newly equipped high technologies including the country’s first domestic one-ton thrust turbofan engine featuring high performance and high
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Bayraktar TB2 Knockoff on Display at China Airshow
China Electronics Technology Group Corporation, known popularly as CETC, has unveiled its new unmanned aerial vehicle at the Zhuhai Airshow 2022 international aerospace exhibition. The new unmanned aircraft, showcased at China’s biggest arms expo, features an admitted cribbing of the Turkish legendary Bayraktar TB2 drone’s design. The mockup completely repeats
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Drone Swarm Launcher Truck Displayed at China’s Big Arms Expo
Among the several intriguing concepts and technologies being teased ahead of this year’s Zhuhai Air Show in China is a light vehicle-mounted swarm launcher that will seemingly be capable of launching up to 18 drones. The capability is largely reminiscent of a system tested by the Chinese in 2020, which
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Small Military Bombing Drone to Debut on Airshow China2022
The 14th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China) will take place both online and on-site at the Zhuhai International Air Show Center in Jinwan from Nov 8 to 13. LoongUAV will bring a variety of cost-effective, efficient, lightweight military drones to debut, including the LOONG 4 surveillance
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Small Military Bombing Drone to Debut on AIRSHOW CHINA 2022
The opening of the 14th China Airshow is coming soon. LoongUAV will bring a variety of cost-effective, efficient, lightweight military drones to debut, including LOONG 4 surveillance drone, LOONG 5 bombing drone, LOONG 1 targeting drone, LOONG 2 reconnaissance drone. In recent years of local wars and armed conflicts, as
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Stealth Drone Emerges Ahead of China’s Big Arms Expo
What appears to be a new and stealthy-looking Chinese drone has emerged at Zhuhai International Airport ahead of the biennial airshow and trade expo set to formally open there next week. There are indications that the drone may be an actual prototype, rather than just a mockup. There is already
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China’s First Four-Engine Large Drone Makes Maiden Flight
The Twin-Tailed Scorpion D, a four-engine large drone independently developed by China, made its maiden flight on Tuesday and will make its public debut at the upcoming Airshow China 2022, the aircraft’s developer announced on Wednesday. Capable of carrying heavier and larger payloads, the new drone has enhanced transport capability
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AARTOS protected the largest air show in Europe from illegal drones
Airpower22 (the largest air show in Europe) took place this September in Zeltweg, in the Murtal region (Styria, Austria). Together with the Austrian Armed Forces, a team of specialists based in the Eifel region protected the show from unwanted drones, using the world’s most successful anti-drone system, AARTOS. 200 civil
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Iran Air Force Unveils New Drone
The Iranian air force has showcased its domestically-produced Shahab unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for the first time in the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF)’s air show, considered a major milestone in its arsenal. The drone, designed for training purposes, was unveiled in the Shahid Lashgari Airbase in the
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Bio-Inspired Drones
Animal Dynamics, based in Oxford, England, works closely with the University of Oxford and specializes in aerial and maritime drones used for logistics, humanitarian aid, emergency services, defense and agriculture. Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk at the recent Farnborough Air Show, Director of Business Development, Paul Topping discussed
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The Royal International Air Tattoo 2022
For the first time since 2019, The Royal International Air Tattoo has returned to RAF Fairford. The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) is the world’s largest military air show, held annually over the third weekend in July, usually at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England in support of The Royal Air
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UK Government release ‘Drone Ambition Statement’ to renew push to open UK skies to drones
Amidst the hoopla of the Farnborough Airshow last week, the Government launched what it described as it’s ‘Drone Ambition Statement’. However, ‘Advancing airborne autonomy: Commercial drones saving money and saving lives in the UK’ is in reality, a hodgepodge of previous announced policies, ‘refreshed’ statistics and pleas to
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Eve announces a Letter of Intent (LOI) for up to 150 eVTOLs from collaboration between Embraer and BAE Systems
Eve Holding, Inc. (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) announced today at the Farnborough Airshow a non-binding Letter of Intent (“LOI”) with Embraer and BAE Systems to explore the potential order of up to 150 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles with the aim of examining the aircraft application for the
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Spright and Avtrain sign a formal agreement to bring pilot training and operator certification to Shannon, Ireland’s Future Mobility Campus
Farnborough International Airshow, in the presence of An Táiniste Leo Varadakar, the Irish Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Spright and Avtrain signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate for EASA pilot and operator training and certification. This collaborative project will take place at the Future Mobility Campus, located in
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Hyundai Motor Group’s Supernal Unveils eVTOL Vehicle Cabin Concept at 2022 Farnborough International Airshow
Supernal (the Company) today revealed its initial eVTOL vehicle cabin concept at Farnborough International Airshow, providing the first look at how Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) is integrating automotive capabilities to develop the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) market. Supernal partnered with the Group’s design studios to create the cabin concept
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Farnborough International Airshow 2022 partners with Orbis UK, the sight loss charity
Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) is proud to announce that its official charity partner for 2022 is Orbis UK, the international sight loss charity. The Farnborough International Airshow (FIA2022) runs from the 18-22 July and brings together leading innovators across industries including aerospace and aviation. Globally 1.1 billion people live with
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Smith Myers world debut for new productsat Farnborough International Airshow 2022
New additions to the award-winning SAR line up based on detect and find features transforming mobile phones into location beacons for crewed and uncrewed rotary/VTOL (vertical take-off and landing)and fixed-wing aircraft across weight categories. The fusion of cellular and AIS sensor data in a single user interface/analysis tool opens the
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Flying Display programme, FINN sessions and Exhibitors announced
Less than three weeks before take-off, Farnborough International Airshow is gearing up for its biggest and busiest instalment yet. Taking place 18-22 July 2022, the event sees the return of its world-renowned flying and static aircraft display and FINN sessions, the launch of the Aerospace Global Forum and Pioneers of
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Airbus and Munich Airport to Develop Advanced Air Mobility Solutions Globally
Airbus and Munich Airport International have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at ILA Berlin Air Show to start marketing turnkey solutions to cities and regions interested in developing advanced air mobility (AAM) ecosystems globally. Airbus is developing CityAirbus NextGen, its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, along with key
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Four times as many flying scholarships available to disabled flyers, after Armchair Airshow success
Four times as many flying scholarships will be provided after the soaraway success of this year’s Armchair Airshow from Aerobility, the disabled flying charity. In total 32 new flying experiences for disabled people, can now be offered free of charge, enabling flyers to experience the magic and wonder of flight.
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Turkey shows off drones at Azerbaijan air show
Baku (AFP) May 28, 2022 –
Looping in the air at lightning speed, Turkish drones like those used against Russian forces in Ukraine draw cheers from the crowd at an air show in Azerbaijan.
Turkey is showcasing its defence technology at the aerospace and technology festival “Teknofest” that started in Azerbaijan’s
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Eve, Aviair and HeliSpirit Partner with 50 eVTOLs Order
Eve Air Mobility , Aviair and HeliSpirit, part of the HM Consolidated group, announced at the Singapore Airshow a partnership between Eve and HeliSpirit. The collaboration contemplates an order of up to 50 electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) with flights commencing from 2026 by Aviair or HeliSpirit.
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