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Boeing F-47 XA-103 Engine

Boeing F-47 Possibly Teased in New Video of Pratt & Whitney’s XA-103 Engine

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Boeing F-47 XA-103 Engine
A new video from Pratt & Whitney has reignited controversy over the Boeing F-47, which is slated to be the 6th Generation fighter that would eventually replace the F-22 Raptor. Halfway through a short animation focusing on engine progress, an animated fighter jet arrives in flight, its two engines burning brightly as it slashes through a picture-perfect blue skies. Observers quickly identified the image as a possible portrayal of the F-47 itself, powered by Pratt & Whitney’s XA-103 engine, which is now under development.

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AutoFlight Matrix First 5-Ton eVTOL

AutoFlight Matrix Touted as World’s First 5-Ton Class Heavy Lift eVTOL Drone

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AutoFlight Matrix First 5-Ton eVTOL
Autoflight’s Matrix, which is a game changer in the eVTOL category of the aviation world, is the first of its kind to exceed the 5-ton class, with a maximum takeoff weight of 5,700kg (about 12,566lbs). While the plane’s wingspan of 20 meters, length of 17.1 meters, and short stature of only 3.3 meters may suggest that it is a large craft, once inside, you’ll notice that the cabin itself is surprisingly roomy with its 5.25-meter length, 1.8-meter width, and 1.85-meter height, giving you a comfortable 13.9 cubic meters in which to spread out.

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Velocitor X-1 eVTOL Aircraft

Velocitor X-1 Brings Personal Flight Closer to Reality

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Velocitor X-1 eVTOL Aircraft
Pre-orders for the Velocitor X-1, a single-seater electric aircraft capable of taking off directly from the ground and lifting you above the traffic jam on the road, have just opened. This compact wonder from Michigan startup Velo X Aerospace just happens to arrive at a time when EV vertical take-off alternatives remain extremely limited for the typical buyer. The company has received dozens of reservations for its initial production run, which is set to launch in early 2027.

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SM-39 Razor Fighter Jet

SM-39 Razor Promises to Rewrite the Rules of Air Combat With Raw Speed and Reach That No Current Fighter Matches

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SM-39 Razor Fighter Jet
Stavatti Aerospace showcased the SM-39 Razor, which they hope will eventually replace the US Navy’s Carrier Air Wing mainstays. The Stavatti team genuinely believes their aircraft should be capable of filling the roles currently occupied by the F-22 in air superiority, the F-15 in long-range strikes, the F/A-18E/F in multi-role carrier duties, and even older designs such as the F-14 Tomcat, the venerable SR-71 Blackbird in intercept mode, and the A-6 Intruder in attack mode.

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Cavorite X7 Hybrid-Electric eVTOL Air Taxi

Cavorite X7 Hybrid-Electric eVTOL Boasts Split-Wing Design That Changes How Vertical Takeoff Aircraft Approach Distance and Speed

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Cavorite X7 Hybrid-Electric eVTOL Air Taxi
On takeoff, the Cavorite X7’s wings slide open to reveal 12 electric fans hidden inside. Five on each main wing and one in each forward canard accomplish the job, and they are all battery-powered. This allows the eVTOL to take flight straight from a small pad or helipad. Once airborne and moving forward, the panels close over the fans, forming a lovely, smooth seal. A rear gas-powered propeller then takes over, and the wings lift in the traditional airplane manner.

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Wisk Generation 6 Autonomous eVTOL Flight

Wisk’s Generation 6 Autonomous eVTOL Takes to the Air, Successfully Completes First Flight

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Wisk Generation 6 Autonomous eVTOL Flight
On a clear, sunny, yet slightly cloudy afternoon in Hollister, California, Wisk Aero’s latest aircraft took off for the first time. The date was December 16th, 2025, and the moment of truth finally arrived at 12:26 pm local time. Engineers and test pilots gazed in astonishment as the Generation 6 eVTOL rose vertically, hovered steadily as desired, and performed a few basic maneuvers before landing again. The flight barely lasted slightly more than 30 seconds, but the sensation of relief and years of hard effort was almost palpable.

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