Airbus ZEROe Hydrogen-powered aircraft project: Latest updates
Airbus has revised the roadmap for its revolutionary ZEROe hydrogen-propulsion aircraft project; confirms fuel-cell driven 2 MW electric propulsion engines for the aircraft.
Aviation
Aero India 2025: The curious case of Sukhoi Su-57 ‘Felon’ stealth fighter jet
Russia’s Sukhoi Su-57 is the 5th generation multirole stealth fighter jet that is expected to succeed the Soviet-era MiG-29 and Su-27 fighters. Acclaimed for its eccentric design and innovation, the jet is caught in sluggish progress and production delays.
Aero India 2025: Why is an Airbus A321-211 flying with Indian Air Force?
An Airbus A321-211 with a partial, retro Air India livery was spotted at the on-going Aero India 2025 show. What is this civilian airliner doing at the hands of Indian Air Force (IAF)?
Aero India 2025: HAL HJT-36 ‘Yashas’ trainer aircraft receives critical upgrades
HAL HJT-36 Yashas is an indigenously-developed trainer jet meant for Stage-II pilot training, which has received significant modifications for improved departure characteristics and spin resistance.
Airbus A321 MPA: The A321XLR-based Maritime Patrol Aircraft is on the cards
The Airbus A321 MPA is the militarized variant of the popular A321XLR designed for maritime reconnaissance and surveillance by defence forces. The MPA programme is scheduled to enter production at the end of 2026.
IndiGo targets international routes with its Airbus A321XLR this year
IndiGo is the largest customer in the order books of the new ‘Xtra Long Range’ Airbus A321XLR with 69 aircrafts. The delivery of the first aircraft is expected in the second half of this year.
Sarla Aviation unveils ‘Shunya’ eVTOL electric air tax prototype
Sarla Aviation Shunya is an eVTOL aircraft that is designed for short 20-30 km commutes in congested urban environments.
Airbus A321XLR: The ‘long-range’ innovation in A321neo narrowbody family
Airbus A321XLR is the only single-aisle, narrow-body aircraft with longest flying range ever in the history of aviation, with a range of up to 4,700 NM and about 11 hours of non-stop flying!
COMAC C919: Chinese passenger jet enters scheduled service outside mainland China
The COMAC C919 narrow-body aircraft is a direct competition to the popular Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX passenger jets. The Chinese manufacturer is targeting mass adoption of its C919 in China and Southeast Asia, followed by European markets in the coming years.
India’s ‘Kaveri’ turbofan engine to undergo in-flight trials in Ilyushin Il-76
A dry variant of the indigenously developed ‘Kaveri’ jet engine that is set to undergo in-flight trials will eventually power DRDO Ghatak unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV).
