American space agency NASA and aircraft maker Boeing have been researching longer and thinner wing designs, they are now ...
The Boeing 777X is set to revolutionize long-haul air travel when it eventually enters commercial service in 2027. The US ...
Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury suggests that future passenger aircraft could adopt a stealthy blended wing body design similar to military aircraft, offering fuel efficiency and more passenger comfort, ...
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How Are Modern Aircraft Wings Designed?

Today, aircraft wings are increasingly designed to prioritize stealth characteristics over raw speed—giving them a smooth, unbroken connection to the aircraft’s main fuselage.
An 18-year-old from Olympia, Washington, has just taken a significant step toward transforming the way we think about aviation. Kevin Shen’s new take on oblique-wing design not only achieves a higher ...
Filing advances the hybrid-electric aircraft from emerging technology division into formal certification process.
NASA has successfully tested its X-66 aircraft in a wind tunnel, hoping it can reduce fuel consumption by at least 30%.
In mid-2025 the aviation world marked a milestone in aerodynamics and avionics interaction. While most headlines focus on new engines, emissions, or avionics suites, NASA and Boeing made public plans ...