While Airbus expects its next narrowbody jet will have a traditional tube-and-wing configuration, it has not abandoned the idea of an eventual blended-wing-body (BWB) design for a larger jet. That is ...

American space agency NASA and aircraft maker Boeing have been researching longer and thinner wing designs, they are now ready to share the results.

The Boeing 777X is set to revolutionize long-haul air travel when it eventually enters commercial service in 2027. The US manufacturer's latest version of its incredibly popular Boeing 777 family will ...

Transporting 9,000 gallons of jet fuel sounds like a situation that should come with a “No Smoking” sign. Yet the military does it routinely with JP-8, a kerosene-based fuel used in aircraft and ...

The triplane will forever be remembered as an icon of early aviation—thanks in large part to Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen, better known as the “Red Baron.” Today, more than a century after ...

There is a revolution happening in aviation, and it's taking place at such a rapid pace that the industry may be completely unrecognizable a couple of decades from now. From new means of propulsion to ...

While most planes use heat to melt ice that can form on the wing either before takeoff or during flight, the process is highly energy intensive and can impact engine efficiency. A new process from ...