Military planes sometimes have tail fins that form a V-shape rather than the traditional single fin. Here's why they have ...

The US Air Force appears to have expanded its goals for a planned fleet of uncrewed fighters beyond the initial concept of a ...

Nearly 800 Air National Guard members from 10 units across the country are participating in Operation Maverick’s Armistice, a ...

A recent time study compares the layup of a wing spar using prepreg with A&P’s TX-45 continuous braided ...

AeroShark adds some 150 kg (330 lb.) to the 777. LHT estimates it provides 1% in fuel savings on a 10-hr. flight. The return on investment comes after 2-3 years, depending on aircraft utilization, ...

When aviation disasters strike, the spotlight often turns to the tiniest components. Techjet’s meticulous manufacturing ensures that aerofoils—the flight-critical parts at the heart of every ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who is expected to also visit Guam this week, ordered Navy warship presence in the Middle East, ordering two aircraft ... Carrier Air Wing 2, the Ticonderoga ...

You might have noticed the metal rods that airplanes have on their wings, but do the pieces have a name? What are they for ...

The tourist helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday afternoon appears to have fallen victim to a well-known ...

Winglets are used by airlines for a good reason — they save companies money by allowing airplanes to fly more efficiently, ...

Eight-year-old Lilly Bumpus not only beat cancer, but she also has beaten the Girl Scout cookie sales record for most boxes sold in a single season. Lilly was born with Ewing sarcoma, a rare type of ...

Ice Risks for Fuel-Saving Aircraft Designs In the coming years, aircraft with long, slender wings supported by aerodynamic braces could help airlines cut fuel use and lower emissions. However, these ...