requiring the entire wing assembly to move toward the nose in order to keep the aircraft stable. To achieve the 40-degree difference, rails inside the fuselage moved the wings about 27 inches forward.

Steady progress continues on Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 ‘Just Jane' , with new wing ribs taking shape and final riveting work ...

Full-scale wing box project achieves TRL 5 with 2% weight reduction and 4% reduction in recurring production costs.

The exact airfoil shape of a wing has a massive effect on the performance and efficiency of an aircraft and will be selected based on the intended flight envelope. If you’re moving beyond foam ...

Topics include resin infusion of wing structures, resin transfer molding ... industry to develop technologies for the next generation of aircraft, from 2025 onward. Drastic reductions in assembly time ...

Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II hit full-rate production last year. Today, over 150 fighter jets are being made annually.

Besides the focus on fuel savings, the aircraft's blended wing structure introduces a completely reimagined cabin layout. The company said that plans for the interior include larger, flexible ...