Researchers at the University of Surrey have proposed a computational approach that can provide aerodynamic drag data more ...

Called AeroMap, the framework estimates drag for different wing-body configurations operating at speeds close to the speed of ...

Modern wings are mostly designed to reduce drag but also save on weight, and provide other benefits to fuel consumption for airlines.

Ever since the first airplane took off to the skies in the early 20th century, succeeding models have all usually shared something in common: symmetry. Going against this philosophy would seem to go ...

Flown by NASA X-59 lead pilot Nils Larson, the much-anticipated first flight of the Lockheed Martin-built aircraft began at 8 ...

The sole S-37 first flew on September 25 1997. Though only one was made, its Batman-like aesthetic earned it a lasting place ...

The Sikorsky S-72 was more than just a visually striking aircraft. This unique and unusual vehicle could take off and land vertically like a chopper, but it could also fly fast and far like a plane.

How NASA Ames’ 80×120-foot wind tunnel became the beating heart of American aeronautics, testing everything from spacecraft ...

The X-59 is the cornerstone of NASA’s Quiet SuperSonic Technology (QUESST) program, which launched in 2016. At the time, the ...

The future of aviation takes flight as the X-59 soars above California. Discover the cutting-edge technology behind this ...

The world’s fastest business jet, which travels at just below the speed of sound, has been officially cleared for takeoff at ...

In June 2025, Vermont-based BETA Technologies completed the first-ever North American passenger flight of an electric-powered ...