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𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐇𝐀𝐕 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 secures a groundbreaking contract with compatriot 𝐅𝐣𝐨𝐫𝐝𝟏 to pioneer the 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝'𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐭 of four newbuild autonomous battery-powered zero-emission ferries. Set to revolutionize transportation, these state-of-the-art vessels will serve the Lavik-Oppedal crossing on 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭. 𝐇𝐀𝐕 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩's ship design division will spearhead the project, collaborating closely with Fjord1 to realize an innovative operational concept. These ferries will boast autonomous navigation and high automation, minimizing manual intervention both on board and on land. The contract follows Fjord1's recent shipbuilding order at 𝐓ü𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐲𝐞’𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐝, signaling a decisive step towards sustainable maritime transport. Scheduled to commence operations in September 2026, the ferries will progressively integrate advanced automation features, with full autonomous navigation expected by 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟖. #hāvdesigns #Fjord1 #autonomousferries #zeroemissions #norway #maritimetransport #sustainability #innovation #autonomousnavigation #batterypoweredferries NC: Offshore Energy

Electric cars may dominate headlines, but boats move 80% of the world's goods. Although the marine industry is a $432B cornerstone of the U.S. economy, it has seen little innovation over the last several decades. Arc, founded by rocket engineers, EV experts, and passionate boaters, aims to revolutionize marine transportation. The Arc team is not just creating electric boats — they're crafting the highest-performing vessels on the market by designing boats around their batteries from the ground up, unlocking the battery capacity needed to electrify everything on water and to transform the future of boating. Inside Arc's mission to bring the EV revolution to the marine industry: https://bit.ly/3YalBsy

The Sharrow CX represents a significant leap for those of us passionate about ocean sustainability and technological advancement in the marine industry. 🌿💡 The propeller's compatibility with leading marine drives (Volvo, Mercury, and Suzuki) underscores its potential wide-reaching impact. What intrigues me most is the blend of historical propulsion principles with cutting-edge design, a testament to how innovation often builds upon the past. Despite the premium price tag, the promise of up to 30% improved efficiency, 50% increased reverse thrust, and dramatically reduced noise levels makes the Sharrow CX an investment worth considering. Plus, the peace of mind from a lifetime warranty. As we sail towards a more efficient and eco-friendly marine future, I'm eager to hear your thoughts on this innovation. Have you encountered contra-rotating propellers? How do you see the Sharrow Marine changing the game? #MarineInnovation #SharrowMarine #SustainableSeas #TechTrends #FutureOfBoating https://lnkd.in/dTvS2Dnk

Hello 2024, we have jet suite flying humanoid robots now! 🤖🚀 Within the last year with the different advancements in AI and other technologies, I often thought about two things: 1) We need a word for that feeling of a combination of mind blown 🤯 , excitement 🤩 and subtle fear of the future 😨. Maybe "fearmazed" ? 2) The quote by William Gibson “The future is already here – it's just not evenly distributed." I read this in the great book "The Future Is Faster Than You Think" by Steven Kotler and Peter Diamandis. How we are already so advanced in some laboratories but the world wide distribution with some technologies so slow and with others (Like GPT4) fascinatingly fast. Luckily Gravity Industries and Boston Dynamics use a lot of Additive Manufacturing 😁

We used to build airplanes, jets, and helicopters. Today, we're building humanoids trying to fly even before humans are capable of doing so. Iron Man is coming, but the human body inside the suit will be missing. AI is controlling an artificial skeleton that controls the suit, and the actions the suit is taking. Picture renderings and texts of posts associated with that development are optimized by AI too. Interesting times to live in.

It’s important to be a bit “crabby”! In aviation, landing into a cross wind requires “crabbing”. Crabbing is a technique in which the pilot steers the plane into the cross wind to counter the push of the wind and land the plane straight with the runway. Without crabbing the wind would push the plane off target. The same concept applies to work and life. By “crabbing” in life you challenge yourself, you work harder, you push into the unknown and uncomfortable. Getting crabby allows you to overcome unforeseen challenges and helps you land where you want to be. P.S. if you’ve read this far you will know that this is NOT permission to be grouchy. 

As air flows towards an aerofoil, it will be turned towards the lower pressure at the upper surface; this is termed ‘upwash.’ After passing over the aerofoil, the airflow returns to its original position and state, this is termed ‘downwash.’ Regards, Team GE Call: @7428897782. . . #aviation #pilot #cockpit #officeview #travel #sunset #reels #viral  #trending #trendingreels #trendingnow #explore #explorepage #foryoupage #fyp #viralreels #instagram #aviation #aviationreels #pilot #pilotreels #aviationlovers #aviationgeek #avgeek #flywihme #flying #love #instaaviation #ınstagood #femalepilot

  Regent to debut its hydrofoiling ground-effect Seagliders in Hawai'i The remarkable Seaglider promises a clean revolution in coastal transport; the convenience of an electric boat meets the speed and comfort of an aircraft, at unparalleled efficiency and range thanks to hydrofoils and the wing-in-ground effect. It's a modern-day, high-tech repackaging of the old Soviet Ekranoplan idea – when an aircraft flies extremely low, within its own wingspan of the surface below, the ground effect provides a kind of cushion of air for it to ride on, giving it additional lift and squeezing extra miles out of its energy source. But now that the world is moving to decarbonize, the numbers stack up a little better than they did in Cold War times. Batteries struggle to deliver useful range figures in aircraft and boats; they're too heavy for planes, and they simply don't carry enough energy to push boats through the high-drag medium of water. But Regent's design cuts down hydrodynamic drag using a retractable hydrofoil setup, and boosts aerial range using that Ekranoplan-style wing-in-ground effect, as well as a blown wing. The resulting "Viceroy Seaglider" promises to carry 12 passengers and two crew (or 3,500 lb/1,600 kg of cargo) over at least 180 miles (300 km) of range at a 180 mph (300 km/h) cruise speed, flying at ultra-low altitudes 30-60 feet (9-18 m) over the water surface. REGENT Craft Introduction That's about six times faster, and considerably more comfortable than a boat, while being able to operate in much higher wave conditions than similar-sized vessels. And compared to an aircraft, it promises somewhere around half the operating costs, as well as much quieter operation and the flexibility to operate from a wide range of jetty locations. Sure, it'll need longer to charge than boats or planes need to fill up, but on the other hand, it's zero-emissions as well. Hydrofoils and ground-effect vehicles alike both require super-precise control with superhuman reaction times, so both phases of "flight" – in and out of the water, as well as the transition between the two – will be handled by electronic flight control systems. From the pilot's seat, it'll be a very simple craft, capable of push-button takeoff and landing. It's a compelling idea, as evidenced by nearly US$100 million in venture capital funding and an eyebrow-raising $8 billion pre-order book according to the company, with plans for a 600,000-square-foot (55,742-sq-m) manufacturing facility by "mid-decade" – which is about when it expects the Seagliders to begin commercial service. REGENT Seaglider Achieves First Flight The company first flew a quarter-size prototype back in September 2022, as shown in the video above, and in April 2023, it showed off a full-scale mockup of its 12-seat Viceroy Seaglider, complete with a 65-foot (20-m) wingspan. It says the concept could scale up to seat as many as 150 passengers in the future

This weekend I battled the motorway mayhem of the M25. #roadtohell 117 miles and 31 junctions of orbital fun, and sometimes a #carpark. Actually the trip from Oxfordshire to South London wasn’t bad, thanks to a little preparation. But interesting to see how 5 miles and 2 affected junctions cause chaos near and far with less than 5% of its circular continuum disrupted. We face our own continuum in battling #insurancefraud ➡️ deterrence ➡️➡️prevention ➡️➡️➡️detection ➡️➡️➡️➡️investigation ➡️➡️➡️➡️➡️sanction ➡️ which segways nicely back to deterrence If we don’t tackle each part of our own continuum, like the journey this weekend, we’ll likely still get to our intended destination. But not necessarily with the speed and ease we’d planned. I also wonder how many simply gave up and failed to complete, or even start their journey?

🚀 **Next-Gen Passenger Jets: Inspired by Invertebrates** 🦑🦀 Nature is inspiring the future of aviation in unexpected ways! Engineers are now looking to **invertebrates**—like octopuses, squids, and crabs—to inspire the design of **autonomous passenger jets**. These incredible creatures possess features that could revolutionize air travel, such as an octopus’s flexible movements or a crab’s stability on varied terrains. Imagine a passenger jet that can adapt to tight landings, tricky weather conditions, or challenging environments with the same precision that invertebrates show in their habitats. By tapping into nature's most efficient designs, the aviation industry is set to improve **efficiency, safety, and adaptability** in the skies. The next time you think about innovative tech, remember: sometimes, the smallest creatures can lead to the biggest breakthroughs. 🌍✈️ What natural designs inspire you? #AviationInnovation #PassengerJet #NatureInspired #InvertebrateDesign #FutureOfTravel --- Feel free to tweak it!