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Flying Cars Just Took a Major Leap—Alef’s Model A Is Leading the Way
Flying cars have always felt like a promise that never quite landed—until now. Alef Aeronautics is pushing the idea out of…
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Europe Just Approved a Flying Car for the Road
The PAL-V Liberty isn’t some far-off concept or futuristic fantasy—it’s a street-legal flying vehicle that’s actually hitting roads in Europe. After…
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The Rise of Hydrogen-Electric Jets: Zero-Emission Flight Is Closer Than You Think
Zero-emissions flight isn’t just an idea anymore—it’s actually happening. Hydrogen-electric jets are starting to challenge what we’ve come to expect from…
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The BlackBird eVTOL Just Redefined What Urban Flight Could Look Like
There’s a new aircraft on the radar that doesn’t look like anything else in the sky—and that’s exactly the point. CycloTech’s…
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This Giant F-4 Phantom RC Jet Just Took Over U.S. Skies
There are RC jets, and then there’s this. CARF Models just brought their massive F-4 Phantom II to American skies for…
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The BlackBird eVTOL Just Redefined What Urban Flight Could Look Like
Read More: The BlackBird eVTOL Just Redefined What Urban Flight Could Look LikeThere’s a new aircraft on the radar that doesn’t look like anything else in the sky—and that’s exactly the point. CycloTech’s BlackBird eVTOL skips the usual drone-style rotors and…
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The Cancelled Jet That Could Outturn an F-16
Read More: The Cancelled Jet That Could Outturn an F-16In the mid-1980s, Argentina embarked on an ambitious endeavor to develop a cutting-edge air-superiority fighter: the FMA SAIA 90. Designed in collaboration with Germany’s Dornier, this aircraft aimed to…
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The Jet With No Tail That Still Outsmarted Radar
Read More: The Jet With No Tail That Still Outsmarted RadarIn the early 1980s, the U.S. Air Force and Northrop Corporation launched a groundbreaking project: the Tacit Blue aircraft. With no traditional tail and an unusual boxy shape, it…
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The Supersonic Jet That Could Land on a Carrier—But Never Did
Read More: The Supersonic Jet That Could Land on a Carrier—But Never DidIn the 1950s, the U.S. Navy backed a bold attempt to put supersonic jets on aircraft carriers with the Douglas F5D Skylancer. A follow-up to the F4D Skyray, this…
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The Navy’s Bizarre Flying Submarine Program
Read More: The Navy’s Bizarre Flying Submarine ProgramIn the early 1960s, the U.S. Navy backed one of its most unusual experimental concepts: a vehicle that could both fly through the air and dive beneath the ocean.…
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Why NASA’s Quiet Supersonic Jet Matters More Than You Think
Read More: Why NASA’s Quiet Supersonic Jet Matters More Than You ThinkFor decades, the dream of supersonic passenger jets flying over land has been grounded by one noisy problem—sonic booms. These sudden, thunderous sounds shook buildings and annoyed communities, ultimately…
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How a $500 Drone Could Bring Down a $50 Million Jet
Read More: How a $500 Drone Could Bring Down a $50 Million JetIn modern warfare, cost isn’t everything—but it’s becoming a serious problem for militaries around the world. As commercial-grade drones become cheaper and more capable, they’re starting to threaten high-end…
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This Plane Can Land Like a Bird—and It’s Changing Everything
Read More: This Plane Can Land Like a Bird—and It’s Changing EverythingFor decades, engineers have looked to nature for inspiration in flight. Now, a new generation of aircraft is taking cues from birds—not just in the air, but in how…
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How Pilots Fly Jets With Just Their Eyes Now
Read More: How Pilots Fly Jets With Just Their Eyes NowModern fighter pilots are experiencing a revolutionary shift in cockpit technology. With the latest advances in helmet-mounted displays and eye-tracking systems, they’re now able to control key aircraft functions…
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Why This eVTOL Design Looks Like a Flying Motorcycle
Read More: Why This eVTOL Design Looks Like a Flying MotorcycleIn the rapidly evolving world of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, one design is turning more heads than most: the flying motorcycle. These compact aircraft blend the…
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The Electric Jet That Could Take Off From Your Driveway
Read More: The Electric Jet That Could Take Off From Your DrivewayImagine skipping traffic altogether by lifting off from your backyard. Thanks to advances in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technology, that vision is edging closer to reality. Small…
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Zane Clark
Zane Clark is an aviation enthusiast and writer with a passion for all things flight-related. With years of experience studying aviation history and staying up-to-date on the latest industry trends, Zane brings a deep knowledge and appreciation of aviation to Altitude Post. When he’s not writing, Zane enjoys spotting aircraft, attending airshows, and exploring the technological advancements that continue to shape the skies.