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Silks sensor speeds development of aerospace materials
Researchers working a way to embed a nanoscale damage-sensing probe into a lightweight composite made of epoxy and…
Drone shot down with a $3m Patriot missile
A store-bought quadcopter drone has been shot down by a Patriot surface-to-air missile.
Japan to develop UAV traffic management system
Japan takes a big step toward widespread drone delivery service.
Flying atmospheric chemistry laboratory collects air samples
Estimates of emissions from natural gas-fueled plants much too low, study finds.
Climate impact of airlines reduced with small changes
By making small changes to some flight routes, airlines could reduce their climate impact by up to 10%, research by…
Supersonic combustion engine stability and life span enhanced
Chuck Yeager strapped himself into a rocket-powered airplane in 1947 and flew faster than the speed of sound,…
Switch to biofuel cuts aviation emissions
Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong flag carrier, will switch to biofuels made from landfill rubbish on select long haul…
Space-based tracking systems keeps all planes on the grid
No plane would ever have to be off the grid, thanks in part to a reconfigurable radio developed for NASA, under a…
Companies race to create the first flying car
Nearly a dozen companies around the globe, including some with deep pockets such as European aircraft maker Airbus,…