Virgin Galactic‘s passenger spaceplane, which is designed to take tourists to the edge of space, flew its first rocket-powered test flight Monday, breaking the sound barrier at high altitude.

Until now restricted to trainee space explorers and scientists, Europe’s “Zero-G” aircraft is to start making commercial flights for paying customers from March 15.

Wealthy executives and tourists visiting Sydney will be able to fly directly to the city’s harbour after the government announced Tuesday it will allow a floating heliport.

The world’s first flight powered entirely by bio jet fuel will take off next month from Ottawa, the fuel makers announced Thursday.

Boeing has delivered the first BBJ 747-8 to sport a new optional extra – an eight-person sleeping area, called the Aeroloft.

The Aeroloft, designed and built by Greenpoint Technologies, is located above the main cabin between the upper deck and tail of the airplane.

Italian helicopter manufacturing company AgustaWestland has created the AW 139 Pininfarina Edition in collaboration with the famous Italian design company.