The science behind airplane deicing: A mechanical engineer explains
In short, deicing is necessary because snow and ice on airplane wings can decrease lift by as much as 30%. Lift is the ...
How Soon Will Blended Wing Commercial Aircraft Fly?
A blended wing body (BWB) aircraft is a design that merges the fuselage and wings into a single, smooth, aerodynamic ...
Here’s What It Means If You See Green Fluid on an Airplane Wing
Should you panic if your plane is doused in a colorful slime that's as freakily artificial as something out of a sci-fi film?
Airplanes of the Future Could Be Fitted With Feather-Like Flaps
Research suggests that free-moving panels on aircraft wings can improve stability, reduce turbulence, and add fuel efficiency ...
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First Blended Wing Body Aircraft in Decades to Fly With Pratt & Whitney Engines
Aviation startup JetZero announced that its blended wing body aircraft demonstrator will be powered by Pratt & Whitney PW2040 ...
An Airplane Caught On Fire At The Denver Airport And The Pictures Of People Evacuating Are Truly Chilling
The pictures of the evacuation are going viral because I truly haven't seen anything like it since Sully landed that plane in ...