Rather than focusing on getting passengers from A to B as quickly as possible, airlines needed to figure out how to do it cheaply. NASA's F-8 helped.
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The U.S. Air Force has announced a partnership with JetZero to produce a new jet that will greatly reduce aerodynamic drag and thus require much less fuel.
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You might think it's very unlikely that a jet would land on the wrong aircraft carrier, and it is. When it happens, there's a specific punishment prescribed.
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Some aircraft rise above (quite literally) and have left an indelible mark on our collective psyche.
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You may have noticed workers at the airport scrubbing down airplanes before arriving at the gate. Here's why they wash planes so frequently.
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LEGO has released an ode to a classic piece of aviation technology, renowned for its supersonic technology: The Concorde.
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Avoiding detection by radar has become a necessity for modern military aircraft. Here is how the science behind stealth technology actually works.
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The X-4 Bantam was developed by Northrop in the late 1940s for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics.
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While we usually think of NASA working on space stuff, aeronautics are also part of their name. Take the AD-1, a NASA-developed plane with a movable wing.
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Fortunately there have been no accidents reported, but the jet engines will still need to be inspected.
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Aircraft carriers are among the largest vehicles in the world, and those who commission them must decide on what kind of power source will fuel them.
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Private jets come at a steep cost but offer the benefits of privacy, luxury, and the complete avoidance of airport-related travel headaches,
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Modern British aircraft carriers look a bit different. They have two large structures on top instead of just one. Why is that, and how is it beneficial?
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NASA's Skystreak was intended, essentially, to hit speeds faster than any other aircraft had gone before.
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Despite its incredible history over decades of service, this U.S. Navy aircraft carrier was sold for a single cent.
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Aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing aren't unusual in the civilian world, but are far more of a rarity when it comes to fighter jet fleets.
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Scammers are always trying out new ways to trick victims into handing over their money. In this case, the scam targets air travelers and Google listings.
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Aviation has evolved rapidly since the days of the Wright brothers, with modern engines capable of trans-continental and outer space flight.
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The Yak-28 was a turbojet that could wear many hats and it wore a lot of them when tensions were high during the Cold War. Here's everything we know.
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The Su-47 was an ambitious project by the Soviet Union that would deliver a highly maneuverable fighter jet to the Russian Air Force. Here's what we know.
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The Jas 39 Gripen came about as a result of Sweden's Bas 90 program from the 1970s which sought to protect the fleet from Cold War conflicts.
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The "Top Gun" franchise is a global legend, not least due to its thrilling air combat. Here is every fighter jet featured in Top Gun, ranked from worst to best.
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The project is set to wrap in September 2023, but NASA claims that the finalization of "flight operations" won't include X-57's first flight.
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Throughout history, military aircraft have evolved to meet the demands of warfare. But some military aircraft have proven far more dangerous than the rest.
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Aircraft have a much longer lifespan than many other vehicles, and some have been in service for a long time. Here are 10 of the longest-flying planes.
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The Mikoyan-Gurevich known as the MiG-3 was a Soviet Union-era warplane manufactured during World War II.
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NASA unveiled a new experimental and highly efficient airplane that it's developing to help reduce carbon emissions worldwide. Here's what you need to know.
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