High-profile failures of traditional air data systems—using pitot tubes and angle-of-attack vanes—have ignited a new generation of laser-based replacement systems that offer higher performance, without moving parts.

Designers looking for fuel savings and emissions reductions beyond those possible with today’s conventional tube-and-wing configurations face additional challenges when the aircraft are smaller, such as regional and business jets.

CNN forms drone unit; NASA backs electric techs; Folding wingtips for lower fuel burn? Qinetiq’s Hell Bay unmanned demo; Airlander airship flies

Auto ICAS is thought to be the world’s first fully automatic integrated combat flight safety system designed to prevent both air-to-air and air-to-ground collisions.

Credit cards, turbocharged cars, video games and Irish coffee are among the things in every day life that came from aviation and aerospace.

As the avionics-maker sees the finish line on a crush of Pro Line Fusion integrated cockpit certifications, engineers are turning to the next challenge.

What was once a 13-hr. process to make sure all of the safety equipment hadn't expired now takes 1 min. and a click of a button. William Frick & Co. gave a tour of its facilities and broke down how RFID technology has revolutionized the airline industry.

We highlight some of the missile defense systems and other munitions on display at the Space & Missile Defense Symposium in Huntsville, Alabama.