US defence manufacturer Northrop Grumman has released video showing first flight of a low-cost jet developed to demonstrate new manufacturing techniques. Assembled and flown by Northrop subsidiary ...

Vertical lift, fixed-wing flight: Get a look at PteroDynamics' transwing aircraft PteroDynamics shows off a drone that can transform from a quadcopter to a fixed wing aircraft while in flight.

When one thinks of a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft, the first thing that comes to mind is a helicopter-like contraption that can lift off from pretty much everywhere. But the various ...

Aviation is moving toward a leaner, greener, and more efficient future of flying thanks to Cranfield's groundbreaking blended wing research.