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One of the most famous planes in the military, the Lockheed Blackbird has been the pinnacle of speed, stealth, and innovation for decades.

We are rapidly running out of resources on Earth. Traditional fossil fuels are becoming depleted, and will eventually run dry. Rare metals that are vital to the creation of new technology are likewise...

The field of aviation owes much to Lawrence Hargrave, a pioneering engineer who invented the rotary engine, the cambered aerofoil, and the box-kite, which inspired the Wright Brothers. Without his wor...

President Trump announced the creation of a US Space Force months ago, to immediate ridicule. Despite this, the Trump administration expects the space force will be up and running by 2020.

Those working in the aviation industry have known for some time that there is a skills shortage that will soon threaten the viability of the sector’s continuing profitability. The International Civil ...

Spaceflight has been operating under largely the same technology since the 1960’s. Reaction engines used massive chemical output to create enough thrust to escape the Earth’s gravity. There have since...

The aviation industry is one of the biggest and most important sectors in the world. The Middle Eastern market has been driving growth for years, but will it be able to maintain its strong market pres...

It is famously difficult to become an astronaut. Astronauts must be at the peak of physical fitness, have studied for years to be fully qualified, and be mentally prepared for the hardship of living a...

Very Impressive Performance Extreme Removal (VIPER) grinding was introduced into the production and manufacturing industry in the late 1990s, designed as a replacement for creep-feed grinding of nicke...

Boeing’s grounding of its entire fleet of 371 737 MAX airliners made headlines recently, and brought with it a drop in share prices.

Today, planes no longer fly at supersonic speeds. However, a new engine system is promising even greater speed: hypersonic. In theory, a plane flying at this speed, five times the speed of sound, coul...

The aviation industry is booming, thanks to more people than ever being able to take flights around the world. With more money being invested into the industry, and more research going into improving ...