Somewhere during every aircraft project, a builder faces a quiet moment of truth. It might happen while drilling a hole in a structural member, setting a rivet in a hard-to-reach corner, or tightening ...

New, weight-saving materials and manufacturing processes not only increase efficiency and reduce costs, but in particular represent milestones on the way to climate-friendly flying: in a typical ...

NASA has announced the construction of its X-59 Quiet SuperSonic aircraft at Lockheed Martin has reached a milestone. The milestone was reached on November 5 when the team building the aircraft at the ...

Russian scientists have proposed a technology for a lightweight and durable composite material creation. It is based on a polymer matrix and carbon fibers. Such material can be used in aircraft ...

Despite the versatility of fluoropolymers in demanding, high-performance applications under harsh environments, many of them have been classified as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and are ...

DARPA has awarded a contract to Aurora Flight Sciences to build a full-scale aircraft called the X-65. It will test a new technology that replaces moving control surfaces with Active Flow Control (AFC ...

Dramas of life and blows of fate aircraft designer. 130 years ago, on July 22, 1895, the famous aircraft designer Pavel Sukhoi was born. The Belarusian from Gluboky, in Vitebsk region, was one of the ...

Satellite photos have captured the first blocks being put in place for Beijing’s next aircraft carrier. It’s going to be big. And it could take on the best the US has to offer. Beijing’s naval ...

One of the aeronautical challenges of the 21st century is finding a way to quickly construct new, sustainable aircraft. Hi-Rate Composite Aircraft Manufacturing (HiCAM), one of NASA’s newest projects, ...

Homebuilt aircraft are recreational planes primarily constructed by the owner (at least 51% of the work), offering enthusiasts the unique experience of building and flying their own aircraft. These ...

Rapid technological advancements are transforming aircraft manufacturing, improving efficiency, safety, and sustainability. From advanced materials to artificial intelligence, these innovations are ...