
X-29: The Plane With Backward Wings That Defied the Laws of Flight
Nightmare aerodynamics, inverted wings, only computers could tame it: it was the X-29. Strange to see, very fast in flight, legendary in history.
Nightmare aerodynamics, inverted wings, only computers could tame it: it was the X-29. Strange to see, very fast in flight, legendary in history.
Natilus Horizon challenges Boeing and Airbus: 30% less fuel consumption, 50% more emissions and 40% more space. Ready in 2030.
Turbulence will no longer be a problem: a bird-inspired AI will allow planes to predict and manage disturbances.
Aviation safety under scrutiny after Boeing crashes. Aviation giant admits fraud, but continues to fly. Rightly so?
WindRunner, the world's largest aircraft, will carry giant wind turbines revolutionizing the wind energy industry. Takeoff expected in 2027.
Sky Magnetar, the hydrogen hypersonic aircraft concept: the lucid dream of outclassing Concorde by connecting New York to London in 90 minutes
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JetZero obtains airworthiness certification from the FAA for its aircraft with integrated fuselage and single wing: it promises revolutions in efficiency and comfort
MIT makes AI an integral part of the flight team, monitoring and collaborating with the pilot in real time
Hermeus aims to build a passenger jet that flies at Mach 5. A bold venture backed by the Pentagon and investors interested in hypersonic air travel.
The US Air Force invests $235 million in JetZero for a prototype mixed-wing aircraft, promising efficiency and fuel economy.
Beyond Aero unveils a hydrogen powertrain, marking the takeoff towards sustainable aviation.
100% electric planes? The road is still long. ATEA, a hybrid eVTOL aircraft with an 80% reduction in environmental impact is already a reality.
Testing of Dart AE, the spearhead of hydrogen aircraft, starts in Australia: a real hypersonic "arrow".
Until the return of civil supersonic planes, the only chance for passengers and airlines is to set up more comfortable cabins and long non-stop flights.
Rows of "2-story" seats to extend the legs more? I don't deny that this 'chaise economy' is interesting, but air travel is so ...
The French government takes a position on short-haul air travel, to cut emissions, in favor of train travel. Tiny, but positive size.
Within 5 years, Airbus will have to choose the single platform for the creation of the first commercial hydrogen aircraft: a revolutionary "capsule" system appears among the concepts
Ion propulsion works: An MIT team successfully flew a plane with no fuel or moving parts. And now?
The prototype works, and reproduces (on a very small scale) the dynamics of a jet engine. A road opens for green flights
Windowless planes have a nacelle lined with OLED screens that will provide a view of what's going on outside inside the aircraft.