CW editor-in-chief Scott Francis discusses trends in aerospace on display at JEC World — as the composites industry awaits a new single aisle aircraft program, the industry puts continued focus on new ...

The pilot also gets extra maneuverability at high altitudes, says Wagemann, “where the air density is so low that the flight control surfaces become significantly degraded.” Then there’s the ...

Increased use of fly-by-wire technology for transmitting cockpit commands to flight control surfaces demands additional shielding and requires redundant systems as a backup to primary flight ...

Ground support equipment plays a crucial role in aviation operations by ensuring aircraft functionality during non-flight periods. Without proper ground support infrastructure, aircraft cannot safely ...

A viral video by @HowDirtyIs reveals alarming bacteria levels on airplane surfaces like tray tables and armrests, surpassing those found in airport seating. The content creator's findings ...

The right wingtip seems to pivot around a central point, suggesting swiveling outer wing sections that could function as major flight control surfaces. These would enable enhanced roll control ...

With this airplane Louis Blériot knew he didn't ... just to the sides of that bell housing and those go out to the control surfaces. They go to the elevators, to the wing warp on the wings ...

The wings are completely 3D printed, with integrated hinges for flight control surfaces slots for wiring and control components. It’s better suited for 3D printing than RC aircraft since it’s ...

There is no need for control surfaces on the wings since all the ... The 2017 paper states that the test aircraft used 68% less power in forward flight than hovering. (Editor’s Note: [Peter ...