Aviation

Google’s World’s first self-piloted electric flying car unveiled in New Zealand.

Cora is an air taxi designed and built by Kitty Hawk. It combines electric power, self- piloting software and vertical take-off to pioneer an entirely new way to fly. Cora is the beginning of a journey toward everyday flight, where air travel will be woven into our daily lives.

Kitty Hawk is a company dedicated to bringing the power of electric, everyday flight to our lives. Cora is one of several exciting aircraft we’ll be sharing with the world.

Cora isn’t just about flying. It’s about people and mobility. It’s about the time you could save soaring over traffic. The friends you could visit. The opportunities you could seize. Cora is about giving everyone a fast and easy way to get around that doesn’t come at the expense of the planet.

What is special about Cora?

Access: Cora rises like a helicopter and flies like a plane, eliminating the need for a
runway and creating the possibility of taking off from places like rooftops.
Ease: Cora will use self-flying software combined with human oversight to make flying
possible for people without training.
Sustainability: Cora is powered by the same kind of technology that helps electric cars
contribute to a more sustainable world.

“Cora” The Electric Flying Taxi Fats facts.

Cora is powered by 12 independent lift fans, which enable her to take off and land vertically like a helicopter
It combines electric power, self-piloting software and vertical take-off to pioneer an entirely new way to fly.
The Vehicle can “take off like a helicopter and Transition to flying like a plane”
Google cofounder and Alphabet CEO larry Page jointly invested in Cora Project.
The Cora being developed by California-based Kitty Hawk
Cora can fly faster than 150 kilometers per hour (93 miles an hour)
It has self-piloting and can fly range of 100 kilometers.
A parachute that launches if Cora needs to land without its fans.
Cora will take take to the skies in 2021 and act as an ‘Uber for the skies
It has a wing span of 36 feet (11 m) and fly at altitudes between 500 and 3,000 feet
it is working with the New Zealand government to commercialize its air taxis.
Kitty Hawk had previously tested another flying vehicle prototype called the “Flyer” last April, which looked less like a car,

Aviation

Boeing Resumes 737 MAX Manufacturing After Seven-Week Strike

In a crucial move for its recovery, Boeing has restarted production of its best-selling 737 MAX jetliner, about a month after a significant seven-week strike involving 33,000 factory workers came to an end.

This marks a key milestone for the planemaker, which has been facing considerable challenges in recent years, including heavy debt and a series of setbacks.

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According to the report from Reuters, Boeing resumed the production of the 737 MAX jetliner last week, a pivotal step as the company aims to meet the growing global demand for air travel. With over 4,200 orders from airlines, Boeing’s ability to get the 737 MAX production line back in motion is vital for its financial recovery.

Although Boeing had previously planned to restart production earlier, the company faced numerous obstacles that delayed this process. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) head Mike Whitaker told Reuters on Thursday that while Boeing had not yet resumed production, they had plans to restart by the end of the month.

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The road to this point has been rocky for Boeing. Setbacks such as the tragic fatal crashes of the 737 MAX, the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing supply chain issues, production safety concerns, and increased regulatory scrutiny have all contributed to delays in the company’s efforts to ramp up production.

The seven-week strike, which involved thousands of Boeing’s factory workers, added yet another hurdle. Despite these challenges, production of the 737 MAX officially resumed on Friday, according to one of the anonymous sources.

Boeing, however, declined to comment on the matter. The planemaker is now focused on reaching its goal of producing 56 737 MAX airplanes per month, a target that has been delayed due to the many issues that have beset the company over the past few years.