You may have noticed that some WWI fighter planes had three wings, but why was this? Did the extra wings help make the ...

The AD-1 is a unique aircraft with a pivoting wing explored for its ability to improve fuel economy for larger planes. The idea behind it is to reduce drag at higher altitudes while planes are ...

IN 1928 a monograph on the “Flutter of Aeroplane Wings”, by Messrs. R. A. Frazer and W. J. Duncan, was produced at the National Physical Laboratory, summarising in a single useful volume the ...

The exact airfoil shape of a wing has a massive effect on the performance and efficiency of an aircraft and will be selected based on the intended flight envelope. If you’re moving beyond foam ...

The machine is called Cavorite X7, and in all fairness, it is more of a conventional aircraft with propellers tucked in its wings than a full-blown VTOL. The entire design of the Cavorite X7 is ...

XI'AN -- China has unveiled its first-ever wing type spectrum of aircraft in Xi'an, Northwestern Shaanxi province. The design of the aircraft wings is the foundation of the aviation industry and ...

Airbus next-generation single aisle airplane will feature foldable wings. Airbus, the world's largest aeroplane manufacturer has unveiled plans for its new commercial aircraft that will be soaring ...