As US-based aerospace manufacturer Natilus secures US$28 million in additional financing, the company has revealed the latest supersized version of its Horizon blended-wing airliner that upgrades the ...

Aeroelastic properties are expected to become increasingly important for future aircraft configurations. A number of examples clearly show this obvious trend: The increasing use of lightweight ...

Electric aircraft demonstration flight marks the public debut of AutoFlight’s Matrix, which it will offer in passenger and ...

Electric flight enables lighter aircraft with smaller wings and distributed propulsion systems An EU research project is investigating the potential for new propulsion systems and aircraft concepts ...

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 ...

The versatile C-27J cargo aircraft will be able to perform this mission thanks to the roll-on/roll off MAFFS system. Leonardo unveiled on its website a new firefighting configuration that will further ...

The aircraft also includes a pusher propeller for forward flight. Unlike the subscale demonstrator, which was battery powered ...

Malaysia Airlines has unveiled the design and specifications of its first Airbus A380-800 aircraft. The aircraft, to be delivered in the middle of June, will have a new livery on its exterior, said ...

The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing (NYSE: BA) a potential five-year, $93M contract to configure F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler training systems for the Australian air force. Boeing will ...

"Flying wing" designs that offer reduced weight and drag when compared to traditional "tube with wings and a tail" designs are theoretically the most efficient aircraft configuration. However, true ...