futuristic transport Archives

Dubai RTA

Dubai inks deal as it seeks to build suspended railway system

by Staff writerMon 7 Jun 2021Wed 6 Oct 2021

Roads and Transport Authority has signed an agreement with Zhong Tang Sky Railway Group as it eyes options on futuristic transport

boom supersonic

Video: The supersonic jetliner built to run on sustainable fuels

by ITPTue 18 Aug 2020Wed 6 Oct 2021

Boom is getting ready to roll out its first supersonic jet, the XB-1. The aircraft is a one-third-scale demonstrator of Boom’s planned flagship, the Overture, which could be the first commercial supersonic jet since the Concorde.

automotive industry

Video: Why don’t we have flying cars yet?

by ITPWed 11 Mar 2020Wed 6 Oct 2021

Companies like Boeing, Airbus, Toyota and Uber are recognizing the need for more efficient travel, and injecting millions into developing VTOLs, or Verticle Takeoff and Landing Vehicles.

Airbus

In pictures: Airbus new game-changing ‘blended wing body’ concept aircraft

by ITPThu 13 Feb 2020Tue 19 Oct 2021

MAVERIC’s blended wing body design could generate up to 20% fuel savings and significantly improve the passenger experience thanks to its exceptionally spacious cabin layout.

Automated vehicles

Video: What your commute will look like in 2050

by ITPMon 10 Feb 2020Wed 6 Oct 2021

Urban mobility is being transformed below ground, on the streets and in the air.

Autonomous vehicles

Video: How tech could change transport

by ITPTue 26 Nov 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Travel and transport is big business and technology promises to change the way we do it and why we do it.

autonomous air taxis

Video: We were promised flying cars. Where are they?

by ITPThu 21 Nov 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Now that autonomous vehicles are being tested, it’s natural to ask: are flying cars next?

Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi

In pictures: Sharjah ruler inspects SkyWay project

by ITPSun 27 Oct 2019Tue 19 Oct 2021

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed the launch of the experimental phase of the SkyWay project for a hanging track transport system at the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park.

DP World Cargospeed

Video: GCC Hyperloop – shorter distances and sustainability

by ITPWed 25 Sep 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

Virgin Hyperloop One Executive Director, Strategy and Growth sits down with ABTV to discuss the future outlook for Virgin Hyperloop One in the GCC, its sustainability goals and the proposed routes.