Aviation is entering a strange but exciting phase. For decades, most passenger aircraft have followed the same basic design: a long tube, two wings, and engines under the wings. But that may not ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The V-280 Valor performs a flight demonstration in Arlington, Texas, Oct. 28, 2020. (Luke J. Allen/U.S. Army) The service has had ...

In addition to building some of China’s most advanced electric cars, Xpeng has been quietly pursuing something far more ambitious: an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The ...

Despite the rapid advancements in other technological sectors, commercial aircraft have remained fundamentally unchanged for decades. While electric vehicles are revolutionizing ground transportation, ...

FARNBOROUGH, England — Airbus and Boeing are each considering their next new aircraft programs, and the competition for who will make those engines is heating up. CFM International, a 50/50 joint ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A futuristic aircraft that can take off and land in a distance barely longer than a city block recently made a stop in New Jersey.

Delta Air Lines is partnering with aerospace startup JetZero on its development of a sustainable blended-wing-body aircraft. The blended-wing-body design of the planned JetZero plane is expected to ...

The San Bernardino County Fire Department demonstrated a cutting-edge aircraft last week that could revolutionize rescue operations—and potentially save lives. It’s called an eVTOL rescue aircraft.

Although some airlines are trimming flights and remaining cautious amid larger economic uncertainty, many carriers still unveiled some exciting new products this month. From deluxe premium seats and ...

United Airlines’ fleet is about to get a little more futuristic. The Chicago-based airline announced it would be investing in aviation startup JetZero, known for its innovative blended wing body ...

The V-280 Valor performs a flight demonstration in Arlington, Texas, Oct. 28, 2020. (Luke J. Allen/U.S. Army) The service has had “unprecedented access to the design [in] real time” of FLRAA through ...