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

(CNN) — What caught your eye the last time you looked out of your airplane window? It might have been the winglet, a now ubiquitous appendage at the end of each wing, often used by airlines to display ...

The Airspace cabin is one of Airbus’ signature design features, found across many of its newer aircraft, including the ...

Explore the fascinating science behind lightning strikes on airplanes and how modern aircraft design ensures passenger safety. This article delves into the technology that protects flights, with ...

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

A proposed computational approach could help develop more fuel-efficient aircraft, according to researchers. The method can ...

Despite their colossal size, modern aircraft carriers like the Ford Class remain a vital component of naval power, employing ...

WASHINGTON, D.C., November 21, 2010 -- Airplanes do not look much like birds -- unless you were to imagine a really weird bird or a very strange plane -- but should they? This question is exactly what ...

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 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 ...