Magnum Helicopters Taps Television History to Succeed in Hawaii
Utilizing the same type of helicopter used in the television series Magnum P.I., Magnum Helicopters offers helicopter tours in and around Hawaii. The vibrant paint scheme was offered as an option from the factory when the Hughes 369 was in production and serves both as a throwback to the television series as well as a working prop for the more modern throwback series that debuted in 2018.
NASA Releases New X-59 Photo as Test Flights Top 55,000 Feet
A newly released image shows NASA’s X-59 from above, highlighting the airframe designed to eliminate sonic booms. Recent flights have exceeded 55,000 feet and have approached 900 miles per hour.
CFM’s Open Fan Engine Clears Key Milestones, with Flight Tests Targeting Late-2020s
CFM International completed critical design reviews for its Open Fan engine. Flight tests are on track this decade, with efforts aimed at achieving 20% better fuel efficiency than today’s engines.
AW609 Civil Tiltrotor: 3 Things to Know About Leonardo’s Path to 2027 Entry Into Service
Leonardo’s AW609 tiltrotor targets 2027 civil certification as three milestones, including a flying next-generation prototype, demonstrate progress toward certification.
