New, weight-saving materials and manufacturing processes not only increase efficiency and reduce costs, but in particular represent milestones on the way to climate-friendly flying: in a typical ...
Midway ISD students spent two years designing and building an airplane through the Tango Flight program, gaining real-world engineering and aviation skills.
One of the aeronautical challenges of the 21st century is finding a way to quickly construct new, sustainable aircraft. Hi-Rate Composite Aircraft Manufacturing (HiCAM), one of NASA’s newest projects, ...
Today's Top Pick is a 2001 Glasair II, noted for its high performance and efficiency as a modern experimental two-seater. The Glasair line was at the forefront of revolutionizing homebuilt aircraft ...
THE A350 is a twin-engined airliner that is the top of the range of Airbus’s offerings, rolling out of the company’s factory in Toulouse, France, at the rate of ten a month. Each of the finished ...
DARPA has awarded a contract to Aurora Flight Sciences to build a full-scale aircraft called the X-65. It will test a new technology that replaces moving control surfaces with Active Flow Control (AFC ...
An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link The United States is building its next generation of aircraft carrier, the FORD-class carriers. The U.S. Navy gave us access to photograph ...
Homebuilt aircraft are recreational planes primarily constructed by the owner (at least 51% of the work), offering enthusiasts the unique experience of building and flying their own aircraft. These ...
Rapid technological advancements are transforming aircraft manufacturing, improving efficiency, safety, and sustainability. From advanced materials to artificial intelligence, these innovations are ...
Adding a second carrier to fleet could give China a way to project power overseas. Satellite photos analyzed by IHS Janes show China has dramatically ramped up efforts to construct a second aircraft ...
China is in the midst of building its first domestic carrier, Ministry of National Defense officials confirmed last week. During a press conference, spokesman Col. Yang Yuju told reporters ...