The McDonnell X-85 Goblin was developed from prototype to jet-powered hot rod in no time at all during the Cold War era. (U.S. Air Force photo) The McDonnell XF-85 Goblin was an experimental "parasite ...

Diamond Aircraft is resuming European production of the DA20i Katana after a 10-year hiatus, driven by demand from flight schools and private owners. The newly revived aircraft will be produced in ...

The new Cirrus SR22T features a groundbreaking TSIO-550K engine designed to run on lead-free avgas, addressing concerns about future fuel availability in general aviation. This advanced aircraft ...

The Martin Marietta X-24 was a NASA experimental rocket-powered lifting body design that paved the way for the space shuttle. Rocket planes are largely considered an "evolutionary dead end" in ...

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The OV-10 Bronco originated as a small, rugged, all-terrain aircraft concept developed by two Marines in a garage, though its design was significantly modified and enlarged by North American Aviation ...

The Douglas DC-10 is a trijet airliner designed for economical transport of 270-380 passengers over medium ranges (300-3,200 miles), capable of utilizing airports with shorter runways. It is powered ...

EAA AirVenture at Oshkosh is the world's largest fly-in and airshow, renowned for bringing together an unparalleled diversity of aircraft. The article spotlights historically significant planes, ...

Famed author and aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry disappeared during a WWII reconnaissance mission in 1944, creating a long-standing mystery. Primary theories for his disappearance included being shot ...

Burt Rutan, a pioneering aviation engineer, achieved a historic milestone with SpaceShipOne, winning the $10 million Ansari X Prize by completing the first privately funded manned suborbital ...

The Fairchild Hiller FH-227, a licensed version of the Fokker F-27, seats 44-52 passengers and has a gross weight of 43,500 lbs. The FH-227 is powered by two 2,300 shp Rolls-Royce Dart turboprops, ...

The NTSB's final report on the 2019 Boeing B-17 crash, which killed seven people, concluded the accident was caused by a combination of the pilot's aircraft configuration management, inadequate ...