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Supersonic travel has long fascinated travelers and aviation enthusiasts with its promise of significantly reduced flight times. While the Concorde offered this high-speed travel from the 1970s until its retirement in 2003, the desire for faster air travel remains strong. Advantages of Supersonic Travel 1. Time Savings: The most significant benefit is the reduction in travel time. Flights like New York to London could take just over three hours instead of the typical seven to eight. This is especially valuable for business travelers who need to maximize their time and could make frequent international travel more feasible. 2. Economic Impact: Faster travel times can enhance global business opportunities and economic growth. By facilitating quicker face-to-face meetings and more efficient supply chains, supersonic travel can strengthen international trade relationships and open new markets. 3. Technological Innovation: The pursuit of supersonic travel is driving advancements in aerospace technology. Innovations in materials, aerodynamic designs, and propulsion systems are making supersonic jets more efficient and environmentally friendly. 4. Passenger Experience: Supersonic jets are expected to offer a premium travel experience. Shorter flight times mean more convenience and comfort for passengers. Modern designs also aim to reduce noise levels, both inside and outside the aircraft, addressing previous concerns about supersonic travel. The Allure of Supersonic Travel 1. Exclusivity and Prestige: Supersonic travel is associated with luxury and exclusivity. It attracts high-profile clients, including business leaders and celebrities, who value their time and the status that comes with flying faster than the speed of sound. 2. Pioneering Spirit: The return of supersonic travel represents human innovation and progress. 3. Sustainable Developments: Modern supersonic projects focus on sustainability, investing in alternative fuels and eco-friendly technologies. This emphasis on reducing carbon footprints aligns with global environmental goals and appeals to eco-conscious travelers. 4. Market Differentiation: Airlines offering supersonic services can set themselves apart in a competitive market. Providing a unique and premium option can attract a niche segment of travelers willing to pay for speed and convenience, leading to new business models and partnerships. The Future Despite the compelling advantages and allure, challenges such as regulatory hurdles, environmental concerns, and high operational costs remain. In conclusion, supersonic travel holds the potential to revolutionize global travel. Its time-saving benefits, economic impact, technological innovations, and enhanced passenger experience, combined with the allure of exclusivity, pioneering spirit, sustainability, and market differentiation, make supersonic travel an exciting prospect for the future of aviation. I wonder if more airlines will follow…let’s see! 😎🤙🏿

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People ask us all the time, “When do we get our flying cars?” Two of the greatest challenges in this space are batteries and FAA policies. At Land Rotor, our indoor concept completely eliminates the need for both of these. That’s right - no batteries, no FAA policies. Our indoor concept is purely focused on making experiences for people, by using electric air mobility that simply plugs into the wall. And because our indoor systems will be safely tethered to the floor, and all moving parts securely covered, this provides the best go to market strategy for Land Rotor as a viable economic industry solution. What’s more, we are driving the new Air Mobility specifically for consumer markets that will benefit most - Education and Entertainment. The idea being that the more people who can learn about Advanced Air Mobility and have fun in this process, the more likely they will have confidence in the technology, and more likely to utilize the services being offered from companies like our friends at Lilium Air Mobility where sustainable, high-speed air mobility is the future. Land Rotor Corporation is a star player in these markets, and really the only company of this kind to make electric air mobility more accessible to the general public. #landrotor #droneride

Landmark document details early air taxi operations, certification, infrastructure, environmental concerns, and more. https://hubs.li/Q01Y8Lvl0

Sharing my slides from today’s Ohio Air Mobility fireside chat with Robin Riedel where Whisper Aero showed our 100 passenger eCTOL vision concept. The goal of this concept is to make Regional Air Mobility and environmentally/community friendly air transportation the rational business decision, by focusing on the economic design that minimizes the operating cost through lower energy and maintenance costs while maximizing utilization. A unique configuration characteristic is that the Upper Surface Blowing integration of Whisper’s distributed electric ducted fans creates a lot of extra wing lift (a CLmax of ~6 without a flap and 14 with), which creates a strong downwash field behind this wing at low speed. This is the reason an Outboard Horizontal Tail configuration is used so the horizontal tails are outside in the upwash of the wingtip vortex (providing forward thrust instead of drag). By not having the tail structure at the back of the fuselage, this permits an Intermodal fuselage that can load seats and cargo in a palletized fashion for rapid conversion between day passenger, and night cargo flights. They used to do this with 737 Quick Change aircraft, but with only a side cargo door which made conversions slow and painful. This approach is highly synergistic with the radically quieter Whisper electric ducted fans and short field performance to ensure community acceptability any time of day or night, even at small airports.

People ask us all the time, “When do we get our flying cars?” Two of the greatest challenges in this space are batteries and FAA policies. At Land Rotor, our indoor concept completely eliminates the need for both of these. That’s right - no batteries, no FAA policies. Our indoor concept is purely focused on making experiences for people, by using electric air mobility that simply plugs into the wall. And because our indoor systems will be safely tethered to the floor, and all moving parts securely covered, this provides the best go to market strategy for Land Rotor as a viable economic industry solution. What’s more, we are driving the new Air Mobility specifically for consumer markets that will benefit most - Education and Entertainment. The idea being that the more people who can learn about Advanced Air Mobility and have fun in this process, the more likely they will have confidence in the technology, and more likely to utilize the services being offered from companies like our friends at Lilium Air Mobility where sustainable, high-speed air mobility is the future. Land Rotor Corporation is a star player in these markets, and really the only company of this kind to make electric air mobility more accessible to the general public. Share, and like if this sounds interesting to you. #landrotor #droneride

🛬✈️ Soaring to New Heights with EMAS - The Ultimate Runway Safety Tech! ✈️🛬 Hey LinkedIn community! 🌟 Let's talk about something that literally helps airplanes hit the brakes without breaking a sweat - Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS)! 🙌✨ Picture this: You're on a plane, ready for takeoff, and suddenly, you spot EMAS at the end of the runway, looking like a giant comfy bed of materials. 🛏️💨 EMAS is like the superhero of aviation. 🦸♂️ It's there to save the day in case of an overshoot during landing. Think of it as a massive cushion that gracefully brings aircraft to a halt, even when the runway seems just a tad too short. Talk about a soft landing! 🛬🤩 But wait, there's more! EMAS is the unsung hero that keeps everyone safe in high-pressure situations. It's like the "Emergency Stop" button for runways, and it works like magic. ✨ So, let's give a virtual high-five to the ingenious minds behind EMAS, who make air travel safer and smoother for all of us! 🙏💼 Here's to technology that's not just groundbreaking but "runway-breaking!" 🚀👟✈️ #EMAS #AviationSafety #InnovationOnTheRunway #runwaysafe #runwaysafety #airportsafety

I had to read this 3 times. It's so good. Mark Moore in this beautifully exhaustive article provides so much information and insights about all the major eVTOL players. (link in comments) It's a must read. As a passionate outsider, it gives me great insights into the complex and different paths that all these great organisations are taking towards making urban air mobility a reality. I see focus gradually shifting, from concepts to concrete designs and from marketing to certification. What will be more interesting is when we start taking more about the operations and how these new modes will be similar and different from conventional air ops. So exciting !!! #aviation #evtol #urbanairmobility

Bristow Group has reserved early delivery slots for five of Elroy Air’s #Chaparral hybrid-electric #VTOL cargo systems, having signed a letter of intent to pre-order 100 last year. The Chaparral will be the first of its kind VTOL aircraft dedicated to cargo movement to be introduced into Bristow’s aircraft fleet. Bristow plans to use the Chaparral internationally to move time-sensitive cargo for #logistics, #healthcare, and #energy applications. Bristow executive VP David Stepanek, said: “There is increasing demand for the movement of time-sensitive cargo for logistics, health care and energy applications. Securing these early delivery positions underscores our commitment to leading the Advanced Air Mobility market and builds on our 75 year legacy of vertical lift innovations. “At Bristow, we’re excited to usher in a new era of vertical lift operations and collaborate with Elroy Air to meet the emerging market of express shipping cargo in cities and regions without relying on existing or new airport infrastructure.” https://lnkd.in/eUc_5muE #urbanairmobility #advancedairmobility #evtol #airtaxi #electricaviation #evtolinsights #elroyair #bristowgroup #usa