aircraft
How the “Bomber Mafia” planned to win World War II with just a few dozen bombs
Can a war be won from the air? A group of renegade pilots in the 1930s thought so.
Skyborne whales: The rise (and fall) of the airship
Can passenger airships make a triumphantly 'green' comeback?
New ‘bullet plane’ aims to make private flights affordable
Otto Aviation says the hourly cost of flying the new Celera 500L is about six times cheaper than conventional aircraft.
New algorithm computes how to find those lost at sea
Researchers devise an effective new predictive tool for maritime first-responders.
18-ton section of Chinese rocket crash lands following uncontrolled reentry
If you were awaiting screaming death from the skies, you can relax. For now.
How the Nazis faked part of Hamburg to fool Allied bombers
'Operation Invisibility Cloak' was a waste: Hamburg would soon be firebombed to bits
Rolls-Royce to launch all-electric plane in 2020
The racing plane is hoped to be the fastest electric plane in existence.
Boeing to halt production of the 737 as FAA continues review
Following two deadly crashes, the FAA has been engaged in a lengthy review process of the Boeing 737. With recent news that the review may continue into 2020, Boeing has opted to halt production of the plane.
Are solar-powered airships the future of cargo delivery?
New technology offers us a look at the green future of aviation and cargo shipping.
NASA to test its first all-electric plane, the X-57
Since the 1940s, NASA has been testing experimental aircraft (aka X-planes) at California’s Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base. In the past two decades, however, the agency […]
The world needs carbon-neutral flying. Here’s how to bring it one step closer.
We need electric planes, sustainable aviation fuels, and hybrid propulsion now, not later.
Why a V-shaped plane may make a whole lot of sense
When it comes to climate change, today's airplane pollution is a real problem.
Magnetic north isn’t even close to where it used to be
You won't notice much of a difference unless you're north of the 55th parallel, though.
The government’s secret UFO reading list is revealed. Wow.
FOIA release sheds light on the DOD's own struggle to understand UFOs.
A new study proves parachutes are useless
A new study flies in the face of anecdotal evidence and raises questions about how we read data.
What people smuggle onto airplanes — and why
Most of those who try to sneak stuff onboard succeed.
BlackFly ‘flying car’ to hit the market in 2019 for the price of an SUV
Are we sure this isn't alien technology?