Aircraft1 Dec 2025How cosmic rays grounded thousands of aircraftRadiation from space that led to more than 6,000 Airbus aircraft needing emergency computer updates could become a growing problem.1 Dec 20258 Nov 2025Blended wings: The shape of airliners to come?The concept of blended-wing aircraft – where fuselage and wing are all one structure – is not new. But this radical design might soon be a credible concept for airliners.8 Nov 202519 Sep 2025The pilot who gets to fly an 80-year-old bomberThe Commemorative Air Force in the US flies the only two airworthy Boeing B-29s, the most expensive weapon of World War Two. One pilot tells the BBC what it feels like to fly them.19 Sep 202518 Sep 2025We have hybrid cars, now hybrid planes are comingWith batteries still too heavy, start-up plane makers are exploring hybrid options for new aircraft.18 Sep 202531 Aug 2025The bomber that became WW2's most expensive weaponThe Boeing B-29 was the most advanced bomber of World War Two, and more expensive to design and build than the atomic bombs it dropped.31 Aug 202530 Jul 2025The aviation giant that doesn't yet existThe WindRunner is an ambitious aircraft project that could make it easier to use larger wind turbines. The company behind it, however, has never built a plane before.30 Jul 202527 Jul 2025How airlines are responding to rising turbulenceClimate change is creating stronger turbulence. Aircraft designers hope innovative new techniques will reduce its effects.27 Jul 202515 Feb 2025The airship that may usher in a new eraPathfinder 1, bankrolled by a Google billionaire, is an attempt to revive the airship. A century after terrifying disasters, is it a safe-enough bet?15 Feb 20258 Feb 2025The aircraft that may fly like geeseSome species of birds like geese save energy by flying in close formation. Airliners could use a similar trick to burn less fuel.8 Feb 2025...
