Nacelle Chines or Strakes are aerodynamic devices on aircraft engines that regulate airflow, preventing stall and increasing lift. They are found on nearly all jet airliners, including Airbus and ...

They're also built to withstand some pretty serious weather, which means that their wings bend way further than you might expect. A modern aircraft's wing is an incredibly complex piece of ...

While birds flap their wings to create a lifting force ... scenario and answer what wind type is best suited to ease the plane's lift from the ground. Remember, airplanes travel at high speeds ...

THE world’s first ‘heli-plane’ is a glossy mini-jet, capable of ferrying six passengers at 280mph for stylish short-haul travel. And it just hit a major milestone. The Cavorite ...

Tested in the Wright Brothers Wind Tunnel at MIT, it is reported that the Ultra Short delivers enough lift to take off and ...

The company claims that the foldable wings would give the aircraft a longer wingspan during flight which would increase lift and reduce drag, while still making it compatible with airport gates.

Airplanes use their wings to manipulate the ... including a pivoting wing for max lift and control. So if the engines fail, pilots will descend the plane to increase airspeed and avoid stalling.

Passengers onboard an American Airlines plane evacuated the aircraft from its wings after smoke was reported in the cabin upon landing in Georgia. Video captured by passenger Sean O’Conor showed ...