Turbulence so bad it induces airsickness is less frequent in the modern era of commercial flight than ever. Higher operational ceilings, larger planes, and better weather reporting have made modern ...

The Andean condor’s drag-reducing aerodynamic wings have inspired the creation of a winglet, which, when added to a wind turbine blade, boosted energy production by an average of 10%, according to a ...

United Airlines has ordered a new, scimitar-shaped split-winglet designed by Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) as a retrofit for the Boeing 737NG series. The… United Airlines has ordered a new, ...

Idaho-based Tamarack Aerospace is partnering with Ampaire to offer its active winglets across a range of aircraft types being converted to run on hybrid-electric power by the Los Angeles company.

In June, Boeing’s new 737 MAX single-aisle airliner began wing assembly in Renton, Washington. Since then, the first fuselage arrived from Wichita, Kansas, and is now undergoing final assembly, which ...

If you've ever spent time staring out the window of your commercial flight, chances are you saw the wing of your airplane and the geometric extension at its end. Called a wingtip, that section is an ...

A Cessna Citation CJ3 sustained substantial damage to its left wing, aileron, and lost its left winglet after experiencing two "big jolts" during a cruise descent over the Gulf of Mexico. The pilot ...

We might all be familiar with the efficiency benefits that winglets can provide, but our ideas of what they’re supposed to look like are quickly changing. Boeing on Wednesday revealed the design for ...

Prepare to step aside Segway, you had your chance to revolutionize personal transportation. Introducing the Toyota Winglet. Still under development, Winglet's body has a 10.4 x 18-inch footprint and ...

Compact scooter has a body the size of an A3 sheet of paper that houses an electric motor, two wheels, and internal sensors that constantly monitor the rider's position. Leslie Katz led a team that ...

Boeing on Wednesday unveiled a new double-edged winglet that it says will save more fuel on its re-engined 737 MAX airplane. The interesting thing is that it looks something like a supersized version ...

Formula One’s arrival in China represents another opportunity to get under the skin of this year’s challengers. Join us as we delve into all of the best technical details on display at the Chinese ...