New, weight-saving materials and manufacturing processes not only increase efficiency and reduce costs, but in particular represent milestones on the way to climate-friendly flying: in a typical ...

NASA has announced the construction of its X-59 Quiet SuperSonic aircraft at Lockheed Martin has reached a milestone. The milestone was reached on November 5 when the team building the aircraft at the ...

Van's Aircraft experienced significant growth in demand for its experimental/amateur-built kits during the pandemic, as more people pursued aircraft construction ...

One of the aeronautical challenges of the 21st century is finding a way to quickly construct new, sustainable aircraft. Hi-Rate Composite Aircraft Manufacturing (HiCAM), one of NASA’s newest projects, ...

Homebuilt aircraft are recreational planes primarily constructed by the owner (at least 51% of the work), offering enthusiasts the unique experience of building and flying their own aircraft. These ...