Supersonic jets are making a comeback. Here’s what that means for air passengers
to dissipate sonic booms to a weak “thump”, hopefully allowing supersonic airliners to travel over land in the future. Spike ...
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Supersonic planes are inching toward takeoff. That could be a problem.
Supersonic planes will burn significantly more fuel than current aircraft, resulting in higher emissions of carbon dioxide, ...
The aircraft that may fly like a flock of geese
Some species of birds like geese save energy by flying in close formation. Airliners could use a similar trick to burn less ...
Ancient pterosaur bones could inspire the future of aerospace engineering
The microarchitecture of fossil pterosaur bones could hold the key to lighter, stronger materials for the next generation of ...
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Falling space debris is a growing worry for aircraft, new research suggests
Uncontrolled space debris reentries are of growing concern. The prospect of leftovers from space hotfooting into the Earth's ...
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Why a cargo airline is eyeing a radical new aircraft design for its future planes
Canadian charter airline Nolinor Aviation has agreed to buy an all-new aircraft type known as a "blended-wing body ... Kona's ...
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Falling space debris is increasingly threatening airplanes, researchers say
Rocket bodies tend to be massive and heat resistant, posing an increased risk. Space debris from rocket bodies orbiting Earth is posing an increased threat to aircraft while falling from space ...
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Saab Eyes Multiple UAS Trials For Sweden’s Future Combat Air Program
Saab Eyes Multiple UAS Trials For Sweden’s Future Combat Air Program is published in Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is included with ...
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Airbus secures risk-assessment study contract of French Navy’s future MPA program
On February 4, 2025, Airbus announced a new contract with the French DGA for a risk assessment study of the future MPA ...
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Falling space debris is a growing worry for aircraft, new research suggests
Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Uncontrolled space debris reentries are of growing concern. The prospect of leftovers from space hotfooting into the Earth's atmosphere can ...
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Falling space debris is a growing worry for aircraft, new research suggests
The prospect of leftovers from space hotfooting into the Earth's atmosphere can create a collision risk with aircraft in flight. While the probability of a strike is low, the consequences could be ...