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.

A Cessna Citation CJ3 experienced damage to its left wing and aileron, including the separation of its left winglet, during a cruise descent over the Gulf of Mexico following two "big jolts." The ...

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 ...

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 ...

Honda has applied for a patent on new aerodynamic bodywork New “nose hoop” winglets are said to increase downforce and reduce drag Blueprints show the winglets on a CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, though ...

ORLANDO—Active winglet manufacturer Tamarack Aerospace Group says it is assembling a “coalition” of airlines and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operators to help offer its technology for ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...