Future of flight
EMERGING AVIATION TECHNOLOGY
Skyryse – Simplifying Aircraft Control with New Technology
Aviation startup Skyryse progresses toward FAA certification for a revolutionary new pilot/aircraft control interface that can simplify piloting and increase safety.
Embraer Files Patent for New Control Surfaces
Aircraft manufacturer Embraer files patent application for new flight control surfaces that enhance controllability while reducing drag and increasing efficiency.
Flaris LAR-01 Very Light Jet Progresses Toward Certification
The Polish Flaris LAR 01 very light jet continues its progress toward certification and production.
Three Ways Gulfstream’s New Pending Patent Takes Premium Private Jet Cabins to the Next Level
Over the years, the cabin environment of a modern private jet has evolved into an enclave of luxurious perfection. With each successive generation of aircraft, manufacturers task their design and engineering teams to top their efforts and those of the competition. But with several airframe manufacturers and many completion centers investing massive amounts of resources…
NASA/Boeing X-66A Next-Generation Airliner Design Work Underway
NASA and Boeing have launched a joint project to build an experimental aircraft to explore and demonstrate sustainable flight technologies and dubbed it the X-66A. Based on a McDonnell Douglas MD-90 airliner, the initial design features a high aspect ratio wing braced by an external truss. In addition to exploring new and emerging airframe technologies, the aircraft will be able…
