Modern military aircraft nearly followed a very different path. As naval aviation evolved during World War II, engineers faced a dangerous problem: carrier pilots increasingly struggled with poor ...

This Chinese electric personal aircraft was on display at the recently-completed EAA AirVenture Oshkosh event, marking ...

With just over two years remaining until Archer Aviation’s goal of having a four-passenger electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) ready for a commercial launch by 2024, the California-based ...

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has launched its 10th annual Aviation Design Challenge, aiming to promote aviation careers and STEM education in U.S. high schools. The challenge ...

The basic design of commercial airplanes hasn’t changed much in the past 60 years. Modern airliners like the Boeing 787 and the Airbus A350 have the same general shape as the Boeing 707 and the ...

GAMA's annual Aviation Design Challenge for high school students is accepting registrations until December 17, promoting STEM education through hands-on aviation design. Participating teams utilize a ...

French startup Beyond Aero has completed the preliminary design review for its hydrogen-electric business aircraft, unveiling a revised configuration with pusher propellers replacing ducted fans.

Following a series of secret tests, Airbus has revealed a futuristic “blended wing” commercial aircraft design that promises to cut fuel consumption up to 20%. The French aircraft maker rolled out a ...

In the aftermath of last week’s Alaska Airlines in-flight emergency, some aviation experts are questioning the structural design of the section of the Boeing 737 Max 9 that blew off the plane. On that ...