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 ...

Modern airplanes are inspired by birds but Princeton researchers find one aspect, we have not used so far and it could help ...

They’re also built to withstand some pretty serious weather, which means that their wings bend way further than you might expect. A modern aircraft’s wing is an incredibly complex piece of ...

If you ever sit in an airplane row overlooking a wing, then you probably notice multiple flaps along its edges that adjust ...

Rows of flaps inspired by bird wing feathers improve airfoil performance by boosting lift, reducing drag and mitigating stall.

Taking inspiration from bird feathers, Princeton engineers have found that adding rows of flaps to a remote-controlled aircraft’s wings improves flight performance and helps prevent stalling ...

The technology echoes bird biology, specifically covert wing feathers that birds use when landing or facing turbulent winds.

Two companies want to puncture the Airbus-Boeing duopoly with a new jet type, but Airubs hopes to stay one step ahead with ...

An curved arrow pointing right. An entire airplane isn't built in one spot — sometimes parts are built in multiple places and then assembled together. Watch Boeing transport a massive 100' long ...

A cross-section of the aircraft wing fixing, in which we’ve highlighted the role of the pickle forks. (Boeing) The pickle fork is an assembly so named because of its resemblance to the kitchen ...

Aircraft manufacturers are racing to build the jet of the future as airlines demand more efficient planes. Among the most likely concepts is a blended-wing-body aircraft, which combines the ...