Aviation

NASA, China and the United Arab Emirates will all be sending their own spacecraft. The Perseverance rover will try to answer the question: Is there life on the red planet?

With electric urban aircraft just a few years away, manufacturers are working to figure out how “vertiports” will fit in crowded city centers.

Some providers have gone all out with new sanitation procedures and technology, while others are using the resources they have available.

With its 50-foot wingspan and twin-tail assembly, Beta Technologies’ Alia was inspired by the look and flying abilities of the Arctic tern.

SkyDrive is projected to fly at up to 1,640 feet at 62 mph for 12 miles, or a more efficient cruise speed of 37 mph for 20 miles.

The Bombardier Global 5550 has a 5,900-nautical-mile range, which is 700 miles more than its closest competitor. Oh, and it has a top speed of Mach 0.90.

More individuals who used to fly first class are moving to private aviation to reach charter yachts and vacation homes. Enquiries are up 85 percent this month for some firms.

The converted Cessna E-Caravan may not look as sexy as new-generation electric aircraft, but it will be a lot more practical for flight.

Cora, which has done 1,400 flights, has resumed testing after a Covid-19-induced hiatus.