Spitfire's maiden flight marked in home city 90 years on

A tribute flypast and new plaques are planned for the Supermarine Spitfire's anniversary.
New Atlas

Quarterhorse 2.1 takes flight on way to beating 50-year-old SR-71 record

Aerospace startup Hermeus has taken another step toward challenging the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird’s legendary supersonic speed ...

Hermeus hypersonic aircraft completes maiden flight at subsonic speeds

The hypersonic aircraft Hermeus Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 has completed its maiden flight. A first important step to test high-speed flights later.
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First serially-produced SJ-100 carries out maiden flight

United Aircraft has carried out the first flight of a Yakovlev SJ-100 aircraft built through serial-production processes. The aircraft – serial number 97004, but bearing the fuselage number 97024 – ...