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What Exactly Are Wingtip Vortices?

What Exactly Are Wingtip Vortices?

Learn more about the air trails that trace airplanes through the sky.

Luke Diaz 11 months ago
Why The Airbus A320 Family Has Such Different Winglets

Why The Airbus A320 Family Has Such Different Winglets

Let's explore the story behind the winglet variations seen with the Airbus A320 family of jets.

Peter Hanson 1 year ago
The Story Behind The Boeing 787 Dreamliner's Impressive Wing Flex

The Story Behind The Boeing 787 Dreamliner's Impressive Wing Flex

The plane’s wings are engineered to bend upwards by up to 25 feet during flight.

Nicole Kylie 1 year ago
Why Boeing Has Winglets And Airbus Has Sharklets

Why Boeing Has Winglets And Airbus Has Sharklets

Comparing the designs of the two manufacturing powerhouses.

Simple Flying Staff 2 years ago
8 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About Aircraft Wing Design

8 Fun Facts You Didn't Know About Aircraft Wing Design

Wings can change shape and size during flight.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Explained: Airbus On The Challenges Of Next-Generation Wing Design

Explained: Airbus On The Challenges Of Next-Generation Wing Design

New wings will play a key role in helping aviation achieve its net-zero goal, but there are difficulties to consider.

Jake Hardiman 3 years ago
How Airbus Aims To Reduce Carbon Emissions Using Nature-Inspired Wings

How Airbus Aims To Reduce Carbon Emissions Using Nature-Inspired Wings

Airbus’ future commercial wings are inspired by the flight of the majestic seabird albatross.

Dr. Omar Memon 3 years ago
How The Airbus A350’s Wing Performance Contributes To Its Outstanding Fuel Economy

How The Airbus A350’s Wing Performance Contributes To Its Outstanding Fuel Economy

The Airbus A350’s wing area, aspect ratio, and sweep angle are the most significant contributors to its net fuel burn.

Dr. Omar Memon 3 years ago
The McDonnell Douglas Blended Wing Concept

The McDonnell Douglas Blended Wing Concept

Jake Hardiman 4 years ago
Why Do Most Aircraft Have Similar Wing Shapes?

Why Do Most Aircraft Have Similar Wing Shapes?

Justin Hayward 4 years ago
Why The Wings Of The Boeing 787 Are Curved

Why The Wings Of The Boeing 787 Are Curved

Jake Hardiman 5 years ago