Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The unique cylindrical design of the fuselage allowed for a streamlined profile and reduced drag, increasing the overall efficiency. The contract for building Stipa’s design was given to Caproni in 1932, as the Italian government was seeking ways to showcase Italian aviation technology. The Stipa-Caproni in flight.

Airfoil 86

Airfoil Rudder Drag Stability 86

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 27, 2024

Airbus A350 | Features, Comfort & Efficiency The Airbus A350, launched in 2015, represents the cutting edge of aviation technology. One of the standout features is its unique wing design with a high aspect ratio, which allows for improved lift and reduced drag, ensuring smoother and more efficient flights.

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Ceiling Drag Wide-Body Aircraft Lift 96

Aerotime

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This was followed in May 2024, when SWISS announced that it was the first airline to equip an entire fleet of Boeing 777-300ER with the shark skin technology. Winglets and Sharklets Both Airbus and Boeing operate aircraft with wingtip devices that are designed to increase aircraft efficiency by removing drag.

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Lift Drag Air Traffic Control Tail 225

Aerotime

JULY 26, 2024

The UK has a rich and deep history in engineering, invention, and innovation, and in the 18 th century it was the epicenter of the Industrial Revolution which dragged the world into the new age of industrialization. The company also plans to build the Airlander 50, which will carry up to 200 passengers, in the not-too-distant future.

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Lift Aviation Technology Cargo Jet 246

Aerotime

MAY 21, 2024

The high-speed vertical lift X-plane concept developed by Aurora Flight Sciences has reached the preliminary design phase. This progress comes after completing a conceptual design review for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) program, Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT).

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Lift Drag Knot Runway 141

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 6, 2024

1 Ability to accelerate vertically, overcoming its weight and drag with ease Climbing to 30,000 feet in just 60 seconds This is the power of the F-15. This incredible feat was made possible by the aircraft’s Pratt & Whitney F100 engines and advanced flight control system, which compensated for the loss of lift and maintained stability.

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Jet Thrust Pilot Cockpit 52