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A photo of a double-decker airplane seat has gone viral. The concept, designed by Alejandro Nez Vicente, 23, first went viral last year. The internet has a few concerns about [...]

Reuters Internal emails released by Boeing to Congress reveal that employees within the company mocked the Federal Aviation Administration and discussed security concerns related to the 737 Max. Hundreds of [...]

Rolls-Royce (https://www.businessinsider.com/category/rolls-royce?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=newstex&utm_term=original&utm_campaign=partner) Rolls-Royce is designing what it hopes to be the world's fastest all-electric airplane that can reach up to 300 mph: the ACCEL, short for 'Accelerating the Electrification of [...]

The following photographs show an Airbus A321 being assembled over the course of six months in a new facility in Mobile, Ala. The ships from Hamburg steam into Mobile Bay [...]

FROM ORIGINAL NOTES, SKETCHY BLUEPRINTS, AND BLURRY OLD PHOTOS, ENGINEERS ARE BUILDING THE MOST ACCURATE REPRODUCTION OF THE 1903 WRIGHT BROTHERS FLYER EVER MADE. WHAT THEY ARE LEARNING AMAZES THEM. [...]

An aircraft designer describes adding the canopy to an airplane that he began to design around 1981. The plane is a four-seater made of composites and has a 210-hp Continental engine that should provide a cruising speed of 200 knots.

Aircraft designers are beginning to realize the value of ergonomics in aircraft safety. A discussion of some the ergonomic changes being considered by aircraft designers is presented.

Aircraft enthusiasts can choose between style or functional features in selecting among the different aircraft models. To help buyers in choosing among aircraft models, a discussion of the key features of aircraft such as the Mooney M20, the Cherokee Six and the Cessna Skylane is presented.

Innovative exterior and interior designs and engine modifications by the aircraft industry have benefited the automobile industry. Descriptions of technology flow that enable the industries to constantly improve performance are provided.

The Denney Aerocraft Kitfox IV is a airplane kit made by Denney Aerocraft. The cost of kit with all of its accessories is $33,645.

A man who is building an M2 airplane at home in his garage describes the building process that has taken 10 years. Design technique and decision making for the hobbyist are discussed.

The Pond Racer aircraft is built specifically for racing. The aircraft was developed by Robert Pond and Burt Rutan. The strange-looking plane, which is made of graphite composites, may compete in the 1991 Reno Air Races.

Byline: Hugh Gallagher China has big plans for planes. As recently reported in a Fortune cover story, its state-owned aviation plants are pouring billions of dollars into a determined effort [...]

Aircraft manufacturer VisionAire has introduced its plan for a new single-engine business jet dubbed the Vantage. The Vantage, with a price of $1.5 million, will be marketed as an affordable jet for the small business owner. Apr 1996 is the target date for the plane's first flight.

An aircraft designer-builder describes the work that he has done on his homebuilt vehicle. The project took 13 years before showing signs of any semblance to an airplane. The airplane-building process and other technical details are described.

Unlimited aircraft are required to have a minimum speed of 500 mph at sea level. To achieve this, designers should consider weight-to-power ratios and not simply go for small airframes.

The design of supersonic aircraft are largely similar to the design of subsonic aircraft. However, supersonic aircraft have wings that have low aspect ratios to offset the down pitching effect experienced by subsonic aircraft during transonic dives.

Many aircraft builders list design specifications that are incorrect or misleading. The definition of maximum and minimum speeds are often misconstrued by the manufacturer. An analysis of engine output and lift coefficient is also given.

John Thorp designed airplanes in Southern California. Thorp knew much about metal and the way it should be used to design airplanes. An air pilot describes Thorp and the knowledge about airplane design he gleaned from him.

A model-building consultant describes the experience of creating a World War II German fighter plane for display. He prefers the actual shop experience of building with materials to the computer-aided design of imaginary shapes.

Classic Aircraft has built the Waco Super, an airplane that has been out of production. Any firm that proves it is financially and technically capable of building a Waco can do so according to the original type certificate.

Watch how a bird comes in to land. If you look closely, you can see how the feathers spread to make the wings broader, how the wings themselves curve to [...]