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.

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

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 ...

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 ...

Following the trend in modern aircraft design, the seatbacks have spaces for holding personal electronic devices rather than traditional seat-back monitors.

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.

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?

It was Marcel Dassault who famously proclaimed that for an airplane to fly well it must be beautiful. He would undoubtedly be very pleased with current state of design at the company he founded.

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 ...