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The Gulfstream 650 boasts a top speed of Mach 0.925 -- powered by dual Rolls Royce BR725 engines, with a 7,000 mile range, and can carry up to 99,600-pounds of cargo. Two caveats: it's priced at a hefty $65-million and won't be available to consumers until 2012. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The cockpit has a four large 14-inch displays, an LCD HUD II which provides with the enhanced vision you see above and the SV-PFD. The control of the multifunction displays is quite nice, with an analog pad built onto the pilot's joystick itself

Designed by Foster + Partners, the Beijing Airport is the "world's largest and most advanced airport building - not only technologically, but also in terms of passenger experience, operational efficiency and sustainability." Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The "Evolution" is the perfect choice for thrill seekers looking for a multi-function vehicle. Its unique design allow it to fly at 4000-meters above ground and reach speeds of up to 160km/h (sky) - 80km/h (land) -- powered by a 30hp motor. Also of note is its use of inflatable devices in water. A coal-plastic and kevlar fiber chassis contribute to the craft's 132-pound weight. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The "Son of Concorde" is a hypersonic airliner, with liquid hydrogen-powered engines, that can reportedly reach speeds of up to Mach 5 -- carrying 300 passengers. Click here for one more picture.

It's designed to leave Brussels International Airport, fly quietly and sub-sonically out into the North Atlantic at about Mach 0.9 before reaching Mach 5 across the North Pole and heading down over the Pacific to Australia. The total flight time from Brussels to Australia allowing for air traffic control would be four hours and forty minutes

Invented by Tyler MacCready (@ 10-years-old), the "Walk Along" glider is controlled by "putting the lift on one side of the plane." Video after the break.

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The Fulton surface-to-air recovery system basically "involves using an overall-type harness and a self-inflating balloon which carries an attached lift line." Video after the break.

An MC-130E engages the line with its V-shaped yoke and the individual is reeled on board. Red flags on the lift line guide the pilot during daylight recoveries; lights on the lift line are used for night recoveries. Recovery kits were designed for one and two-man recoveries

Built by the Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant, the Mi-28N Night Hunter comes equipped with energy absorbing landing gear, a fully armored cabin, anti-tank missiles, an integrated surveillance/fire control system, and an infrared (FLIR) system. It's powered by two TV3-117VMA turboshaft engines. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

An A1GP race car recently took on a Boeing 777-200ER at the Auckland International Airport and the results were quite even to say the least. Video after the break.

Two drag races were staged down the runway: In the first run, the A1GP car had trouble gaining traction off the line in the wet and the 777 won (with a light load and a head start, mind you), but in the second round the racing slicks gripped onto the tarmac and the car took the checkered wind-stocking ahead of the jet

Designer Jean-Marie Massaud created "Manned Cloud", a flying hotel that "will be able to accommodate 40 guests and have a range of 5,000 km." Click here for first picture in gallery.

Manned Cloud will have a cruising speed of 130 km/h and a top speed of 170 km/h. Two two-deck cabin will contain amenities including a restaurant, a library, a fitness suite and a spa

If you've always wanted to see just how realistic flight simulators are when compared to real-life locations, then check out this clip. Though the game might be a bit choppy, the similarities are striking to say the least. In the video, you'll see a "landing at Princess Juliana International Airport." Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.