Composite sandwich materials are an interesting alternative to the use of conventional composite structures for aircraft components. Current research at DLR addresses the question, as to where ...

Let's take a closer look at the fascinating story behind these tiny holes and explore their importance in aviation.

An expert says modern aircraft safety features – including breakaway wings and reinforced seats – helped the passengers onboard a Delta Airlines flight survive Monday's dramatic Toronto ...

Making The Modern Airplane Whether it’s keeping harmful ultraviolet rays out of planes or making jets more fuel efficient, surprising innovations can help make flying that much more enjoyable.

Thermal insulation is essential in aircraft design. Can you give us an overview of why it is such a pivotal part of modern aviation systems? There are several reasons why thermal insulation is ...

The more than 50-year-old fleet of US "Doomsday" aircraft is being decommissioned. They are to be replaced by new Boeings of ...

An expert says modern aircraft safety features – including breakaway wings and reinforced seats – helped the passengers onboard a Delta Airlines flight survive Monday's dramatic Toronto ...

Airplanes have been known to use both disc or drum brakes, but what do modern aircraft predominantly use nowadays? Can the older technology still cut it?

The fuel economy of an aircraft is an assessment of the aircraft's transportation energy efficacy. Enhanced fuel efficiency is achieved through improved aerodynamics, weight reduction, and the ...