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Bell unveils VTOL air taxi

By on January 16, 2019 in New Technology

Bell, formerly known as Bell Helicopter and a current Uber Elevate partner, has shared new details of its vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) air taxi vehicle. The company revealed the full-scale VTOL model at CES 2019 this month. The air taxi, named Bell Nexus, is powered by a hybrid-electric propulsion system and features Bell’s signature-powered-lift concept […]

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New Canadian ULCC set to take off in 2019

By on January 16, 2019 in Enerjet

Starting this year, Enerjet will launch a Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) service. Enerjet is a licensed Canadian charter airline based in Calgary that began operations with Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft in November 2008. Backed by financial commitments from a consortium of Canadian investors and Indigo Partners, a private equity firm specializing in the aviation […]

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JAL aims to use sustainable fuel on select flights in 2019

By on January 16, 2019 in Japan Air Lines

Starting at the end of January, 2019, Japan Airlines (JAL), a recognized Eco-First company by the Ministry of the Environment of Japan (MOE), plans to operate select long-haul flights using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supplied by Showa Shell Sekiyu K.K. In the past decade, the carrier has taken several proactive steps to support the development […]

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Boeing’s transonic truss-braced wing

By on January 16, 2019 in Boeing

Boeing has revealed its newest Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW), which researchers say will offer unprecedented aerodynamic efficiency while flying at Mach 0.80—faster than previous TTBW concepts. The high wingspan is made possible by the presence of a truss, which supports the extended length of an ultra-thin wing. From end-to-end, the folding wings measure almost 52 […]

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Rick Hansen Foundation awards gold certification to YVR for accessibility

By on January 16, 2019 in Awards, YVR Community

YVR has received an ‘Accessibility Certified Gold’ rating under the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) program. YVR is the first airport to receive the rating and is the highest rated building in the program. The RHFAC program is based upon the holistic user experience of people with varying disabilities affecting their mobility, vision and […]

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