The fuel economy of an aircraft is an assessment of the aircraft's transportation energy efficacy. Enhanced fuel efficiency is achieved through improved aerodynamics, weight reduction, and the ...

Hybrid electric propulsion systems represent a transformative approach for modern aviation by combining conventional fuel‐based engines with electric power sources. This integration aims to improve ...

Powered by a combination of batteries and internal combustion, hybrid-electric aircraft can cut CO 2 emissions by 50% or more along with offering dramatically lower operating costs. While the low ...

The 1980s marked an era of unconventional thinking in aviation design, giving birth to groundbreaking concepts that aimed to revolutionize commercial air travel. Among these was an aircraft with a ...

In this interview, industry expert Gretchen Reimbold discusses the critical role of thermal insulation in aviation and how innovative materials are shaping the future of aerospace performance and ...

How hybrid-electric aircraft can cut CO 2 emissions by 50% or more along with offering dramatically lower operating costs. Low power densities of today's batteries make all-electric flight impractical ...