R esearchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have made a new physics-based tool that can predict how ...

Long before engineers spun 3D models of airplanes on screens, they designed them with pencils, rulers, and plenty of patience ...

Modern wings are mostly designed to reduce drag but also save on weight, and provide other benefits to fuel consumption for ...

Researchers at the University of Surrey have proposed a computational approach that can provide aerodynamic drag data more ...

Today, Lufthansa remains the world's largest operator of the passenger version of the Boeing 747, using the 747-8I on its ...

Lightning is a powerful force, one seemingly capable of great destruction in the right circumstances. It announces itself with a searing flash, followed by a deep rumble heard for miles around.

Throughout aviation history, certain aircraft have stood out not only for their speed and agility but also for their unparalleled armor and resilience. These warbirds, designed to withstand the ...

The fuel economy of an aircraft is an assessment of the aircraft's transportation energy efficacy. Enhanced fuel efficiency is achieved through improved aerodynamics, weight reduction, and the ...

A 2015 CubCrafters Carbon Cub SS with numerous upgrades is available for $199,000. This light sport aircraft (LSA) excels in short takeoff and landing (STOL) operations and backcountry flying. The ...

The updates include breathable materials, memory foam cushions and more. As airlines compete to keep passengers comfortable, Delta unveiled its newly redesigned interiors featuring fresh seat ...

When Orville and Wilbur Wright flew at Kitty Hawk on December 17, 1903, they ignited the aeronautical equivalent of the Big Bang. Although it was not apparent at the time, their awkward-looking Flyer ...