Wings are a vital part of the aerodynamic performance of aircraft. Their design has changed over the years and could change significantly in the future if truce-braced wings or blended wing bodies ...

The Cold War produced fighter jets whose shapes, avionics and tactics still echo in today’s stealthy, sensor‑fused designs.

If you've ever studied older military aircraft like the North American F-86 Sabre jet, you may have noticed that many of them had flat metal plates, known as wing fences, on the wings. While these ...

The 767’s certification for extended operations marked the beginning of ETOPS, or Extended-range Twin-engine Operational ...

The continent of Europe has created some of the most capable military aircraft in history, indeed the first combat action by an aeroplane was in Italian service. In the First World War, all of the ...

Turbulence is a common, and often harmless, part of air travel. It is caused by irregular airflow in the atmosphere and ...

A 2020 Pipistrel Panthera, a high-performance, four-seat retractable aircraft, is today's top pick. The Panthera boasts impressive speed (over 190 ktas), fuel efficiency, and a modern design, ...

The article features a 2016 CubCrafters XCub as a top pick, highlighting its unique ability to combine legendary low-and-slow backcountry flying capabilities with impressive cross-country speeds. The ...