Plane Aug 29, 2026

ANA Sends Its “Pokémon Jet Green” Onto International Routes for ‘Pokémon’s’ 30th Anniversary

ANA is taking its Pokémon partnership across borders, sending the new “Pokémon Jet Green” special-livery aircraft into scheduled international service beginning September 18. The jet is the second phase of the ANA x Pokémon 30th anniversary project, and rather than confine the design to domestic hops, ANA is putting it on overseas routes so the […]

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Plane Aug 13, 2026

The largest battery-electric plane ever made has flown for the first time

Heart Aerospace has announced the successful first flight of its prototype all-electric aircraft, the X1 demonstrator. X1 took off from Plattsburgh International Airport in Upstate New York and flew for 27 minutes, reaching an altitude of 1,100 feet, running entirely on its batteries. Heart added the flight, including takeoff and landing, consumed less than $5 […]

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Plane Jul 11, 2026

STARLUX Airlines Announces “AIRSORAYAMA” Collaboration With Hajime Sorayama

STARLUX Airlines has unveiled its AIRSORAYAMA Airbus collaboration, a striking new project that merges aviation with contemporary art. Partnering with acclaimed artist Hajime Sorayama, known for his futuristic sexy robots, STARLUX has transformed two Airbus A350-1000 aircraft into physical masterpieces that reflect Sorayama’s iconic hyper- aesthetic. To elevate the launch, STARLUX also partnered with Kōki, […]

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Plane Jul 6, 2026

FAA Proposes New Rules That Would Legalize Supersonic Flight Across the United States

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a landmark notice of proposed rulemaking that officially lifts the 1973 prohibition on civil supersonic flight over the continental United States. US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the pivotal shift toward a noise-based certification standard. Under this new framework, advanced aircraft will be legally permitted to fly faster […]

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Plane Apr 4, 2026

Catch ‘Em in the Sky: China Airlines Debuts the Pikachu Jet CI2

Travelers can soon take to the skies with some of their favorite Pokémon. Taiwan-based carrier China Airlines has officially unveiled its second Pokémon-themed aircraft, the “Pikachu Jet CI2,” in partnership with The Pokémon Company. Under the theme “Flying Out to the World,” the newly decorated Airbus A350-900 is scheduled to take its inaugural flight on […]

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Plane Mar 19, 2026

Airbus and Mercedes-Benz’s ACH145 Helicopter Brings Maybach Luxury to the Sky

Airbus Corporate Helicopters and Mercedes-Benz have teamed up to reveal the new ACH145 Mercedes-Benz Edition, elevating private air travel with a cabin modeled after the automaker’s most luxurious vehicles. Unveiled at a showcase event in São Paulo, Brazil, the special-edition helicopter replaces the previous ACH145 Mercedes-Benz Style, which originally launched in 2010. The redesign specifically […]

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Plane Mar 19, 2025

Beyond Aero Advances Hydrogen-Electric Jet with Key Refinements

Beyond Aero has unveiled a refined version of its hydrogen-electric light jet, the BYA-1, incorporating engineering advancements to enhance safety, efficiency and certification readiness. The company remains on track with its goal to deliver the first certified hydrogen-electric light jet by 2030. The BYA-1 features a battery-free hydrogen fuel cell system with a 2.4MW fuel […]

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