Abstract: There are three major phases of Aircraft Design: (1) conceptual design, (2) preliminary design, and (3) detail design. The Aircraft Design process starts with identifying requirements and ...

The conceptual design stage is a key step in aircraft development, laying the foundation for performance, efficiency and innovation. Traditionally, this process relies heavily on experienced designers ...

FORT LIBERTY, N.C. — Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division provided essential feedback on the future MEDEVAC cabin design within the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft, or FLRAA, requirements, ...

As part of the EU-funded Clean Sky 2/Clean Aviation project “Large Passenger Aircraft” (“LPA”), the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft in Stade, Germany, together with international project partners, has joined ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kathleen Walch covers AI, ML, and big data best practices. The aerospace sector, long known for pushing the boundaries of ...

After months of flight-testing a prototype capable of taking off and landing with 46m (150ft) of runway, US aircraft developer Electra has revealed the design for its proposed production aircraft – ...

A new video shows the Scaled Composites Model 437 Vanguard during its recent first flight. On August 29, 2024, Scaled Composites’ new Model 437 aircraft, named Vanguard and registered as N437VN, ...

In this interview, industry expert Gretchen Reimbold discusses the critical role of thermal insulation in aviation and how innovative materials are shaping the future of aerospace performance and ...

Some aspects of the X-56A drone’s design, such as the landing gear systems and cameras, will be modified to demonstrate that a digital model can be reliably certified for flight before the physical ...

Milestone marks key moment in Joby’s path to commercialization Testing lays groundwork for FAA pilots to fly Joby aircraft Flight testing expected to begin in 2025 Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a ...