Tag: Aviation

Amelia Earhart, a renowned aviator, disappeared in July 1937 while attempting to be the first woman to fly around the world. Despite extensive search efforts, her plane and remains were never found. Recently, sonar...

With the increasing reliance on GPS for navigation, scientists are exploring alternative methods to ensure the safety of pilots in case of GPS failure. One such method involves using cellphone signals as a backup...

A civil aircraft made history by breaking the sound barrier for the first time since Concorde in a successful test flight in New Zealand. Dawn Aerospace's rocket-powered plane, named Mk-11 Aurora, exceeded the speed...

Contrails, short for condensation trails, are the streaks left behind in the sky by airplanes as warm, moist exhaust mixes with cold air, forming ice crystal clouds. While they can disappear quickly in dry...

Scientists have recently made a breakthrough in developing a new technique to help reduce the effects of turbulence on aircraft, specifically focusing on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Turbulence, which is caused by changes in...

The Concorde was a groundbreaking supersonic passenger jet that could fly faster than the speed of sound, setting records for its speed and efficiency. Engineers faced challenges in designing an aircraft that could handle...