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EHang EH216-S eVTOL successfully completed its debut flight in Latin America

EHang announced debut flight of EH216-S eVTOL aircraft in Latin America demonstrating safe, environmentally friendly and accessible Advanced Air Mobility in the region. EH216-S demonstration flight took place at the impressive Reserva Conchal resort, in Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. Framed under a dedicated ceremony to highlight the advantages of AAM, on the sustainab...

Passenger jet converted into luxury hotel in Costa Rica rainforest

An old Boeing 727 passenger jet destined for scrap has been salvaged and converted into a luxury hotel suite.   The £300-a-night suite is perched on a purpose built ledge within the Costa Rican rainforest For £2,100 a week guests can enjoy the novelty of sleeping in the converted 1965 Boeing 727 that once carried passengers around the world with Colombian Avi...