Until vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) machines, with their innovative ways of flying, get here, there are two main kinds of aircraft in operation today: fixed-wing planes that speed horizontally ...

Secretary Sean P. Duffy, left, with BETA CEO Kyle Clark, center, and BETA test pilot Nate (Posit) Moyer. Courtesy photos.

International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced a partnership to implement Starlink-enabled high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity for more than 500 aircraft across its fleet. IAG is one of the world’s ...

Not only can the aircraft take off and land vertically like a helicopter, it can also fly forward at a top speed of 80 km/h (50 mph). That said, it's limited to a flight time of 20 minutes per battery ...

This video reveals the often-overlooked details of commercial aircraft take-offs—from engine spool-up and flap configuration to rotation and climb-out. With clear visuals and close-up footage, it ...

The Electra EL9 is the type of aircraft that, if it really makes it into this world, might revolutionize air transport. And that's the kind of promise that's bound to get the attention of an industry ...

A vertical take-off and landing aircraft first flown 60 years ago is being revived, with the aim of offering a cheaper and greener alternative to modern helicopters. “For years we have been looking ...

A collection of close-up aircraft departures at Manchester Airport shows just how powerful and precise modern jets are during take-off. Filmed from a very close vantage point, each aircraft ...