Catapult meant to launch WWII planes discovered by archaeologists in Britain
Talk about a way to launch planes.
Tag: airplane
Thousands of planes will fly empty in Europe just to keep their airport slots
It's a terrible waste of resources.
New “meringue” material could make air travel much quieter
Researchers find a way to isolate the noise coming out of the engines
Private planes to remain on the hangar as executives choose video meetings
Air travel accounts for 2% of the world's emissions
Flights would be faster and use less fuel if they would ‘use the wind’
Aviation needs to be more efficient. Here's something that can help.
It’s not just birds: wasps also threaten airplane safety in Australia
Study found keyhole wasps blocked pitot probes in Brisbane Airport
The 1% of flying: a small elite is responsible for half of the world’s aviation emissions
Reserchers are increasingly calling for frequent flyer taxes.
Rolls-Royce successfully tests their new, all-electrical airplane engine
But can I charge it through my micro USB?
Study finds asymptomatic transmission of Covid-19 during a flight
The findings showcase why masks are needed on flights and public transport.
Is the future of flying electric? A company tests a zero-emissions aircraft
The world's largest all-electric airplane readies for its first flight.
What the aviation industry is doing to reduce carbon emissions
Unfortunately, the answer is 'probably not enough'.
Shooting stars: a look at the world’s speediest jet aircraft
Some of these planes fly so high they break off rivets.
How Virtual Reality is poised to change the aviation industry
When the two cross paths, the transformative potential could be immense.
NASA’s new futuristic airplane wing could revolutionize flight
This is a whole new way of designing plane wings.
Size matters: meet the world’s biggest jet engine
This beast is called GE9X -- the largest jet engine ever built. Standing at 13 feet in diameter, it's wider ...
Military wants to use swarms of disposable “Cicada” drones: dropping flies behind enemy lines
A mini-drone that fits in the palm of your hand could give the military an upper hand on the battlefield ...
Why birds crash into planes and cars like a deathwish
Birds are experts at avoiding predators, quickly dodging out of harms way when felt threatened. Likewise, they're fantastic at navigating ...
Rare and amazing photos of the Wright brothers and their historic flights [GALLERY]
Orville and Wilbur Wright are credited as the first men who built an aircraft capable of manned controlled flight. The ...
