The Eviation Alice is an electric aircraft that was conceived to be a short haul mainstay. With a proposed range of 450 nm, it could fly from San […]
Carbon Reduction / Design / Opinions
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Solar-Powered Commercial Flight
The aviation industry has long been a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, but a bright ray of hope is on the horizon. Solar-powered commercial flight is emerging […]
Design / Technology
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KLM and TU Delft’s Flying-V
The Flying Wing is one of the many designs that enable widespread sustainability in aviation. There have been many designs and variants of the aircraft, including the Northrop […]
Design / Technology
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Trussed Wings
The trussed wing is a relatively new concept. The basic premise of the design is long, slim wings with braces to prevent bending. While the high aspect ratio […]
History
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Large Wings’ Role in Sustainable Aviation
Wing size has been important to flight since the glider first took off in 1803. Large wings produce more lift and can operate at lower speeds, making them […]
Design / Technology
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The Flying Wing
The flying wing is nothing new to the aviation world, although it looks like a concept from the future. The basic premise of the design is a large, […]