NASA is helping accelerate the future of advanced air mobility (AAM) by testing a unique model wing that could shape the next generation of air taxis and cargo drones. At the heart of this effort is a ...

Take a closer look at the Hobby Boss SU-47 Berkut 1/72 scale model kit, featuring the forward-swept wing design that makes this prototype aircraft so unique. This review covers the details, fit, ...

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 ...

Luminary Cloud has launched Shift-Wing, an AI-powered model and dataset designed to accelerate the conceptual design of advanced aircraft wings, from subsonic all the way up to transonic speeds. The ...

The turbocharged Cirrus SR22 has long been the gold standard for pilots looking to bridge the gap between high-performance piston singles and the flight levels.

Researchers from the University of Michigan have developed 3D morphing wings they believe could help small aircraft safely navigate windy urban streets. The wing design could also help aircraft land ...

As the only mammals capable of powered flight, bats have long intrigued researchers hoping to better understand aerodynamic principles that can be applied to manmade aircraft. A recent Johns Hopkins ...

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Lockheed Martin's Hybrid Wing Body (HWB) airlifter will fly sometime this year—or at least a four percent scale model of the aircraft will fly. The model has completed testing in a low-speed wind ...