That is, of course, largely due to the ... sweep wing design was a pretty radical departure from most jets that came before -- and largely, even after. [Featured image by US Navy via Wikimedia ...

Folding wingtips on Boeing 777X allow for greater efficiency and lift during flight. The large wingspan compliance with airport regulations ensures its accessibility globally. The folding wing ...

The exact airfoil shape of a wing has a massive effect on the performance and efficiency of an aircraft and will be ... and [Tom Stanton] provides us with an excellent guide to modeling wing ...

But that might soon change, with blended wing airliners looking like the next step in air travel efficiency. In the video after the break, [Real Engineering] takes us on a fascinating tour of the ...