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  • President Trump Departs White House
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    President Trump Departs White House
    A newly-erected U.S. flag waves as Marine One carrying U.S. President Donald Trump One lifts off at the White House in Washington, D.C. on June 20, 2025. (Photo by Bryan Dozier/NurPhoto)

     

  • President Trump Departs White House
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    President Trump Departs White House
    A newly-erected U.S. flag waves as Marine One carrying U.S. President Donald Trump One lifts off at the White House in Washington, D.C. on June 20, 2025. (Photo by Bryan Dozier/NurPhoto)

     

  • President Trump Departs White House
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    President Trump Departs White House
    A newly-erected U.S. flag waves as Marine One carrying U.S. President Donald Trump One lifts off at the White House in Washington, D.C. on June 20, 2025. (Photo by Bryan Dozier/NurPhoto)

     

  • Pipistrel : Un avion cargo hybride électrique sans pilote décolle pour la première fois
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    Pipistrel : Un avion cargo hybride électrique sans pilote décolle pour la première fois
    Pictures must credit: Pipistrel Aviation A giant vertical take-off and landing cargo only aircraft has taken to the air for the first time, The Nuuva V300 lifted up on an airfield unshackled, using its array of eight propellers for lift-off. A ninth, not used, will power the aircraft forward in flight. Most so-called VTOL development has concentrated in passenger plans for short city journeys. The Nuuva V300, a long-range, large-capacity autonomous aircraft is designed to carry a 270 kg payload over a range of up to 550 km and is capable of operating from any surface. The hybrid-powered aircraft is engineered to load cargo through the nose of the fuselage, simplifying the process for operators and allowing multiple payload configurations. It can hold up to three cargo pallets or be loaded with loose cargo. The aircraft is being developed by Slovenia-based light aircraft maker Pipistrel, a subsidiary of American company Textron eAviation. Picture supplied by JLPPA
    JLPPA / Bestimage

     

  • Pipistrel : Un avion cargo hybride électrique sans pilote décolle pour la première fois
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    Pipistrel : Un avion cargo hybride électrique sans pilote décolle pour la première fois
    Pictures must credit: Pipistrel Aviation A giant vertical take-off and landing cargo only aircraft has taken to the air for the first time, The Nuuva V300 lifted up on an airfield unshackled, using its array of eight propellers for lift-off. A ninth, not used, will power the aircraft forward in flight. Most so-called VTOL development has concentrated in passenger plans for short city journeys. The Nuuva V300, a long-range, large-capacity autonomous aircraft is designed to carry a 270 kg payload over a range of up to 550 km and is capable of operating from any surface. The hybrid-powered aircraft is engineered to load cargo through the nose of the fuselage, simplifying the process for operators and allowing multiple payload configurations. It can hold up to three cargo pallets or be loaded with loose cargo. The aircraft is being developed by Slovenia-based light aircraft maker Pipistrel, a subsidiary of American company Textron eAviation. Picture supplied by JLPPA
    JLPPA / Bestimage

     

  • Pipistrel : Un avion cargo hybride électrique sans pilote décolle pour la première fois
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    Pipistrel : Un avion cargo hybride électrique sans pilote décolle pour la première fois
    Pictures must credit: Pipistrel Aviation A giant vertical take-off and landing cargo only aircraft has taken to the air for the first time, The Nuuva V300 lifted up on an airfield unshackled, using its array of eight propellers for lift-off. A ninth, not used, will power the aircraft forward in flight. Most so-called VTOL development has concentrated in passenger plans for short city journeys. The Nuuva V300, a long-range, large-capacity autonomous aircraft is designed to carry a 270 kg payload over a range of up to 550 km and is capable of operating from any surface. The hybrid-powered aircraft is engineered to load cargo through the nose of the fuselage, simplifying the process for operators and allowing multiple payload configurations. It can hold up to three cargo pallets or be loaded with loose cargo. The aircraft is being developed by Slovenia-based light aircraft maker Pipistrel, a subsidiary of American company Textron eAviation. Picture supplied by JLPPA
    JLPPA / Bestimage

     

  • Pipistrel : Un avion cargo hybride électrique sans pilote décolle pour la première fois
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    Pipistrel : Un avion cargo hybride électrique sans pilote décolle pour la première fois
    Pictures must credit: Pipistrel Aviation A giant vertical take-off and landing cargo only aircraft has taken to the air for the first time, The Nuuva V300 lifted up on an airfield unshackled, using its array of eight propellers for lift-off. A ninth, not used, will power the aircraft forward in flight. Most so-called VTOL development has concentrated in passenger plans for short city journeys. The Nuuva V300, a long-range, large-capacity autonomous aircraft is designed to carry a 270 kg payload over a range of up to 550 km and is capable of operating from any surface. The hybrid-powered aircraft is engineered to load cargo through the nose of the fuselage, simplifying the process for operators and allowing multiple payload configurations. It can hold up to three cargo pallets or be loaded with loose cargo. The aircraft is being developed by Slovenia-based light aircraft maker Pipistrel, a subsidiary of American company Textron eAviation. Picture supplied by JLPPA
    JLPPA / Bestimage

     

  • Pipistrel : Un avion cargo hybride électrique sans pilote décolle pour la première fois
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    Pipistrel : Un avion cargo hybride électrique sans pilote décolle pour la première fois
    Pictures must credit: Pipistrel Aviation A giant vertical take-off and landing cargo only aircraft has taken to the air for the first time, The Nuuva V300 lifted up on an airfield unshackled, using its array of eight propellers for lift-off. A ninth, not used, will power the aircraft forward in flight. Most so-called VTOL development has concentrated in passenger plans for short city journeys. The Nuuva V300, a long-range, large-capacity autonomous aircraft is designed to carry a 270 kg payload over a range of up to 550 km and is capable of operating from any surface. The hybrid-powered aircraft is engineered to load cargo through the nose of the fuselage, simplifying the process for operators and allowing multiple payload configurations. It can hold up to three cargo pallets or be loaded with loose cargo. The aircraft is being developed by Slovenia-based light aircraft maker Pipistrel, a subsidiary of American company Textron eAviation. Picture supplied by JLPPA
    JLPPA / Bestimage

     

  • Pipistrel : Un avion cargo hybride électrique sans pilote décolle pour la première fois
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    Pipistrel : Un avion cargo hybride électrique sans pilote décolle pour la première fois
    Pictures must credit: Pipistrel Aviation A giant vertical take-off and landing cargo only aircraft has taken to the air for the first time, The Nuuva V300 lifted up on an airfield unshackled, using its array of eight propellers for lift-off. A ninth, not used, will power the aircraft forward in flight. Most so-called VTOL development has concentrated in passenger plans for short city journeys. The Nuuva V300, a long-range, large-capacity autonomous aircraft is designed to carry a 270 kg payload over a range of up to 550 km and is capable of operating from any surface. The hybrid-powered aircraft is engineered to load cargo through the nose of the fuselage, simplifying the process for operators and allowing multiple payload configurations. It can hold up to three cargo pallets or be loaded with loose cargo. The aircraft is being developed by Slovenia-based light aircraft maker Pipistrel, a subsidiary of American company Textron eAviation. Picture supplied by JLPPA
    JLPPA / Bestimage

     

  • Pipistrel : Un avion cargo hybride électrique sans pilote décolle pour la première fois
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    Pipistrel : Un avion cargo hybride électrique sans pilote décolle pour la première fois
    Pictures must credit: Pipistrel Aviation A giant vertical take-off and landing cargo only aircraft has taken to the air for the first time, The Nuuva V300 lifted up on an airfield unshackled, using its array of eight propellers for lift-off. A ninth, not used, will power the aircraft forward in flight. Most so-called VTOL development has concentrated in passenger plans for short city journeys. The Nuuva V300, a long-range, large-capacity autonomous aircraft is designed to carry a 270 kg payload over a range of up to 550 km and is capable of operating from any surface. The hybrid-powered aircraft is engineered to load cargo through the nose of the fuselage, simplifying the process for operators and allowing multiple payload configurations. It can hold up to three cargo pallets or be loaded with loose cargo. The aircraft is being developed by Slovenia-based light aircraft maker Pipistrel, a subsidiary of American company Textron eAviation. Picture supplied by JLPPA
    JLPPA / Bestimage

     

  • Pipistrel : Un avion cargo hybride électrique sans pilote décolle pour la première fois
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    Pipistrel : Un avion cargo hybride électrique sans pilote décolle pour la première fois
    Pictures must credit: Pipistrel Aviation A giant vertical take-off and landing cargo only aircraft has taken to the air for the first time, The Nuuva V300 lifted up on an airfield unshackled, using its array of eight propellers for lift-off. A ninth, not used, will power the aircraft forward in flight. Most so-called VTOL development has concentrated in passenger plans for short city journeys. The Nuuva V300, a long-range, large-capacity autonomous aircraft is designed to carry a 270 kg payload over a range of up to 550 km and is capable of operating from any surface. The hybrid-powered aircraft is engineered to load cargo through the nose of the fuselage, simplifying the process for operators and allowing multiple payload configurations. It can hold up to three cargo pallets or be loaded with loose cargo. The aircraft is being developed by Slovenia-based light aircraft maker Pipistrel, a subsidiary of American company Textron eAviation. Picture supplied by JLPPA
    JLPPA / Bestimage

     

  • Pipistrel : Un avion cargo hybride électrique sans pilote décolle pour la première fois
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    Pipistrel : Un avion cargo hybride électrique sans pilote décolle pour la première fois
    Pictures must credit: Pipistrel Aviation A giant vertical take-off and landing cargo only aircraft has taken to the air for the first time, The Nuuva V300 lifted up on an airfield unshackled, using its array of eight propellers for lift-off. A ninth, not used, will power the aircraft forward in flight. Most so-called VTOL development has concentrated in passenger plans for short city journeys. The Nuuva V300, a long-range, large-capacity autonomous aircraft is designed to carry a 270 kg payload over a range of up to 550 km and is capable of operating from any surface. The hybrid-powered aircraft is engineered to load cargo through the nose of the fuselage, simplifying the process for operators and allowing multiple payload configurations. It can hold up to three cargo pallets or be loaded with loose cargo. The aircraft is being developed by Slovenia-based light aircraft maker Pipistrel, a subsidiary of American company Textron eAviation. Picture supplied by JLPPA
    JLPPA / Bestimage

     

  • Electric hybrid unmanned cargo plane takes off for first time
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    Electric hybrid unmanned cargo plane takes off for first time
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Cargo 1
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    10/02/2025
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    Pictures must credit: Pipistrel Aviation

    A giant vertical take-off and landing cargo only aircraft has taken to the air for the first time,

    The Nuuva V300 lifted up on an airfield unshackled, using its array of eight propellers for lift-off.

    A ninth, not used, will power the aircraft forward in flight.

    Most so-called VTOL development has concentrated in passenger plans for short city journeys.

    The Nuuva V300, a long-range, large-capacity autonomous aircraft is designed to carry a 270 kg payload over a range of up to 550 km and is capable of operating from any surface.

    The hybrid-powered aircraft is engineered to load cargo through the nose of the fuselage, simplifying the process for operators and allowing multiple payload configurations.

    It can hold up to three cargo pallets or be loaded with loose cargo.

    The aircraft is being developed by Slovenia-based light aircraft maker Pipistrel, a subsidiary of American company Textron eAviation.

    OPS: The Pipistrel Nuuva V300 successful take off and land test (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

     

  • Electric hybrid unmanned cargo plane takes off for first time
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    Electric hybrid unmanned cargo plane takes off for first time
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Cargo 1
    Ref 16531
    10/02/2025
    See Ferrari text
    Pictures must credit: Pipistrel Aviation

    A giant vertical take-off and landing cargo only aircraft has taken to the air for the first time,

    The Nuuva V300 lifted up on an airfield unshackled, using its array of eight propellers for lift-off.

    A ninth, not used, will power the aircraft forward in flight.

    Most so-called VTOL development has concentrated in passenger plans for short city journeys.

    The Nuuva V300, a long-range, large-capacity autonomous aircraft is designed to carry a 270 kg payload over a range of up to 550 km and is capable of operating from any surface.

    The hybrid-powered aircraft is engineered to load cargo through the nose of the fuselage, simplifying the process for operators and allowing multiple payload configurations.

    It can hold up to three cargo pallets or be loaded with loose cargo.

    The aircraft is being developed by Slovenia-based light aircraft maker Pipistrel, a subsidiary of American company Textron eAviation.

    OPS: The Pipistrel Nuuva V300 successful take off and land test (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

     

  • Electric hybrid unmanned cargo plane takes off for first time
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    Electric hybrid unmanned cargo plane takes off for first time
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Cargo 1
    Ref 16531
    10/02/2025
    See Ferrari text
    Pictures must credit: Pipistrel Aviation

    A giant vertical take-off and landing cargo only aircraft has taken to the air for the first time,

    The Nuuva V300 lifted up on an airfield unshackled, using its array of eight propellers for lift-off.

    A ninth, not used, will power the aircraft forward in flight.

    Most so-called VTOL development has concentrated in passenger plans for short city journeys.

    The Nuuva V300, a long-range, large-capacity autonomous aircraft is designed to carry a 270 kg payload over a range of up to 550 km and is capable of operating from any surface.

    The hybrid-powered aircraft is engineered to load cargo through the nose of the fuselage, simplifying the process for operators and allowing multiple payload configurations.

    It can hold up to three cargo pallets or be loaded with loose cargo.

    The aircraft is being developed by Slovenia-based light aircraft maker Pipistrel, a subsidiary of American company Textron eAviation.

    OPS: Render of the Pipistrel Nuuva V300 in operation.

    Picture supplied by Ferrari (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

     

  • Electric hybrid unmanned cargo plane takes off for first time
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    Electric hybrid unmanned cargo plane takes off for first time
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Cargo 1
    Ref 16531
    10/02/2025
    See Ferrari text
    Pictures must credit: Pipistrel Aviation

    A giant vertical take-off and landing cargo only aircraft has taken to the air for the first time,

    The Nuuva V300 lifted up on an airfield unshackled, using its array of eight propellers for lift-off.

    A ninth, not used, will power the aircraft forward in flight.

    Most so-called VTOL development has concentrated in passenger plans for short city journeys.

    The Nuuva V300, a long-range, large-capacity autonomous aircraft is designed to carry a 270 kg payload over a range of up to 550 km and is capable of operating from any surface.

    The hybrid-powered aircraft is engineered to load cargo through the nose of the fuselage, simplifying the process for operators and allowing multiple payload configurations.

    It can hold up to three cargo pallets or be loaded with loose cargo.

    The aircraft is being developed by Slovenia-based light aircraft maker Pipistrel, a subsidiary of American company Textron eAviation.

    OPS: Render of the Pipistrel Nuuva V300 in operation.

    Picture supplied by Ferrari (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

     

  • Electric hybrid unmanned cargo plane takes off for first time
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    Electric hybrid unmanned cargo plane takes off for first time
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Cargo 1
    Ref 16531
    10/02/2025
    See Ferrari text
    Pictures must credit: Pipistrel Aviation

    A giant vertical take-off and landing cargo only aircraft has taken to the air for the first time,

    The Nuuva V300 lifted up on an airfield unshackled, using its array of eight propellers for lift-off.

    A ninth, not used, will power the aircraft forward in flight.

    Most so-called VTOL development has concentrated in passenger plans for short city journeys.

    The Nuuva V300, a long-range, large-capacity autonomous aircraft is designed to carry a 270 kg payload over a range of up to 550 km and is capable of operating from any surface.

    The hybrid-powered aircraft is engineered to load cargo through the nose of the fuselage, simplifying the process for operators and allowing multiple payload configurations.

    It can hold up to three cargo pallets or be loaded with loose cargo.

    The aircraft is being developed by Slovenia-based light aircraft maker Pipistrel, a subsidiary of American company Textron eAviation.

    OPS: The Pipistrel Nuuva V300 successful take off and land test (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

     

  • Electric hybrid unmanned cargo plane takes off for first time
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    Electric hybrid unmanned cargo plane takes off for first time
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Cargo 1
    Ref 16531
    10/02/2025
    See Ferrari text
    Pictures must credit: Pipistrel Aviation

    A giant vertical take-off and landing cargo only aircraft has taken to the air for the first time,

    The Nuuva V300 lifted up on an airfield unshackled, using its array of eight propellers for lift-off.

    A ninth, not used, will power the aircraft forward in flight.

    Most so-called VTOL development has concentrated in passenger plans for short city journeys.

    The Nuuva V300, a long-range, large-capacity autonomous aircraft is designed to carry a 270 kg payload over a range of up to 550 km and is capable of operating from any surface.

    The hybrid-powered aircraft is engineered to load cargo through the nose of the fuselage, simplifying the process for operators and allowing multiple payload configurations.

    It can hold up to three cargo pallets or be loaded with loose cargo.

    The aircraft is being developed by Slovenia-based light aircraft maker Pipistrel, a subsidiary of American company Textron eAviation.

    OPS: The Pipistrel Nuuva V300 successful take off and land test (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

     

  • Electric hybrid unmanned cargo plane takes off for first time
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    Electric hybrid unmanned cargo plane takes off for first time
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Cargo 1
    Ref 16531
    10/02/2025
    See Ferrari text
    Pictures must credit: Pipistrel Aviation

    A giant vertical take-off and landing cargo only aircraft has taken to the air for the first time,

    The Nuuva V300 lifted up on an airfield unshackled, using its array of eight propellers for lift-off.

    A ninth, not used, will power the aircraft forward in flight.

    Most so-called VTOL development has concentrated in passenger plans for short city journeys.

    The Nuuva V300, a long-range, large-capacity autonomous aircraft is designed to carry a 270 kg payload over a range of up to 550 km and is capable of operating from any surface.

    The hybrid-powered aircraft is engineered to load cargo through the nose of the fuselage, simplifying the process for operators and allowing multiple payload configurations.

    It can hold up to three cargo pallets or be loaded with loose cargo.

    The aircraft is being developed by Slovenia-based light aircraft maker Pipistrel, a subsidiary of American company Textron eAviation.

    OPS: The Pipistrel Nuuva V300 successful take off and land test (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

     

  • Electric hybrid unmanned cargo plane takes off for first time
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    Electric hybrid unmanned cargo plane takes off for first time
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Cargo 1
    Ref 16531
    10/02/2025
    See Ferrari text
    Pictures must credit: Pipistrel Aviation

    A giant vertical take-off and landing cargo only aircraft has taken to the air for the first time,

    The Nuuva V300 lifted up on an airfield unshackled, using its array of eight propellers for lift-off.

    A ninth, not used, will power the aircraft forward in flight.

    Most so-called VTOL development has concentrated in passenger plans for short city journeys.

    The Nuuva V300, a long-range, large-capacity autonomous aircraft is designed to carry a 270 kg payload over a range of up to 550 km and is capable of operating from any surface.

    The hybrid-powered aircraft is engineered to load cargo through the nose of the fuselage, simplifying the process for operators and allowing multiple payload configurations.

    It can hold up to three cargo pallets or be loaded with loose cargo.

    The aircraft is being developed by Slovenia-based light aircraft maker Pipistrel, a subsidiary of American company Textron eAviation.

    OPS: Render of the Pipistrel Nuuva V300 in operation.

    Picture supplied by Ferrari (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

     

  • Electric hybrid unmanned cargo plane takes off for first time
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    Electric hybrid unmanned cargo plane takes off for first time
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Cargo 1
    Ref 16531
    10/02/2025
    See Ferrari text
    Pictures must credit: Pipistrel Aviation

    A giant vertical take-off and landing cargo only aircraft has taken to the air for the first time,

    The Nuuva V300 lifted up on an airfield unshackled, using its array of eight propellers for lift-off.

    A ninth, not used, will power the aircraft forward in flight.

    Most so-called VTOL development has concentrated in passenger plans for short city journeys.

    The Nuuva V300, a long-range, large-capacity autonomous aircraft is designed to carry a 270 kg payload over a range of up to 550 km and is capable of operating from any surface.

    The hybrid-powered aircraft is engineered to load cargo through the nose of the fuselage, simplifying the process for operators and allowing multiple payload configurations.

    It can hold up to three cargo pallets or be loaded with loose cargo.

    The aircraft is being developed by Slovenia-based light aircraft maker Pipistrel, a subsidiary of American company Textron eAviation.

    OPS: Render of the Pipistrel Nuuva V300 in operation.

    Picture supplied by Ferrari (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

     

  • Electric hybrid unmanned cargo plane takes off for first time
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    Electric hybrid unmanned cargo plane takes off for first time
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Cargo 1
    Ref 16531
    10/02/2025
    See Ferrari text
    Pictures must credit: Pipistrel Aviation

    A giant vertical take-off and landing cargo only aircraft has taken to the air for the first time,

    The Nuuva V300 lifted up on an airfield unshackled, using its array of eight propellers for lift-off.

    A ninth, not used, will power the aircraft forward in flight.

    Most so-called VTOL development has concentrated in passenger plans for short city journeys.

    The Nuuva V300, a long-range, large-capacity autonomous aircraft is designed to carry a 270 kg payload over a range of up to 550 km and is capable of operating from any surface.

    The hybrid-powered aircraft is engineered to load cargo through the nose of the fuselage, simplifying the process for operators and allowing multiple payload configurations.

    It can hold up to three cargo pallets or be loaded with loose cargo.

    The aircraft is being developed by Slovenia-based light aircraft maker Pipistrel, a subsidiary of American company Textron eAviation.

    OPS: The Pipistrel Nuuva V300 ready to be towed from its hangar for the take off and land test (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

     

  • Electric hybrid unmanned cargo plane takes off for first time
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    Electric hybrid unmanned cargo plane takes off for first time
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Cargo 1
    Ref 16531
    10/02/2025
    See Ferrari text
    Pictures must credit: Pipistrel Aviation

    A giant vertical take-off and landing cargo only aircraft has taken to the air for the first time,

    The Nuuva V300 lifted up on an airfield unshackled, using its array of eight propellers for lift-off.

    A ninth, not used, will power the aircraft forward in flight.

    Most so-called VTOL development has concentrated in passenger plans for short city journeys.

    The Nuuva V300, a long-range, large-capacity autonomous aircraft is designed to carry a 270 kg payload over a range of up to 550 km and is capable of operating from any surface.

    The hybrid-powered aircraft is engineered to load cargo through the nose of the fuselage, simplifying the process for operators and allowing multiple payload configurations.

    It can hold up to three cargo pallets or be loaded with loose cargo.

    The aircraft is being developed by Slovenia-based light aircraft maker Pipistrel, a subsidiary of American company Textron eAviation.

    OPS: The Pipistrel Nuuva V300 successful take off and land test (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

     

  • Electric hybrid unmanned cargo plane takes off for first time
    DUKAS_180969383_FER
    Electric hybrid unmanned cargo plane takes off for first time
    Ferrari Press Agency
    Cargo 1
    Ref 16531
    10/02/2025
    See Ferrari text
    Pictures must credit: Pipistrel Aviation

    A giant vertical take-off and landing cargo only aircraft has taken to the air for the first time,

    The Nuuva V300 lifted up on an airfield unshackled, using its array of eight propellers for lift-off.

    A ninth, not used, will power the aircraft forward in flight.

    Most so-called VTOL development has concentrated in passenger plans for short city journeys.

    The Nuuva V300, a long-range, large-capacity autonomous aircraft is designed to carry a 270 kg payload over a range of up to 550 km and is capable of operating from any surface.

    The hybrid-powered aircraft is engineered to load cargo through the nose of the fuselage, simplifying the process for operators and allowing multiple payload configurations.

    It can hold up to three cargo pallets or be loaded with loose cargo.

    The aircraft is being developed by Slovenia-based light aircraft maker Pipistrel, a subsidiary of American company Textron eAviation.

    OPS: The Pipistrel Nuuva V300 being towed to the site of the take off and land test (FOTO: DUKAS/FERRARI PRESS)

     

  • NEWS - Nasa-Sonde Juno erreicht den Jupiter
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    NEWS - Nasa-Sonde Juno erreicht den Jupiter
    USA Cape Canaveral -- 04 Jul 2016 -- File image dated 05 Aug 2011 of the Juno spacecraft launched aboard an Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida USA. Juno will make a five-year, 400-million-mile voyage to Jupiter, orbit the planet, investigate its origins and evolution with eight instruments to probe its internal structure and gravity field, measure water and ammonia in its atmosphere, map its powerful magnetic field and observe its intense auroras. It arrives at the gas giant planet today -- Picture by Bill Ingalls/NASA/Atlas Photo Archive (FOTO: DUKAS/PHOTOSHOT)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • Long March-3A carrier rocket
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    Long March-3A carrier rocket
    (110727) -- XICHANG, July 27, 2011 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-3A carrier rocket lifts off at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 27, 2011. China successfully launched into space a ninth orbiter for its independent satellite navigation and positioning network known as Beidou, or Compass System here early Wednesday.(Xinhua/Jin Liwang)
    Xinhua News Agency / eyevine

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