Modern airplanes are well-prepared for slowing down, thanks to speed brakes and spoilers. There is actually a difference ...

Still looking to learn from winged animals, a team of researchers from Princeton University is exploring how feather-like flaps on aircraft wings could improve stability and maneuverability.

They could boost the performance of aircraft, too. Lining aircraft wings with rows of lightweight flaps that mimic covert feathers can increase lift, reduce drag and prevent stall, researchers ...

“The discovery of this new mechanism unlocked a secret behind why birds have these feathers near the front of the wings and how we can use these flaps for aircraft,” added Aimy Wissa, a ...

A modern aircraft's wing is an incredibly complex piece of engineering ... engines running and come festooned with all kinds of flaps and movable parts to control the ascent and descent of ...

Nacelle Chines or Strakes are aerodynamic devices on aircraft engines that regulate airflow, preventing stall and increasing lift. They are found on nearly all jet airliners, including Airbus and ...

A Delta flight from Jacksonville to Atlanta returned to Jacksonville after a wing flap issue. This is just one of the many ...

The plane was on autopilot during its approach to the Buffalo airport, Chealander said. As to questions about whether the ...

Taking inspiration from bird feathers, Princeton engineers have found that adding rows of flaps to a remote-controlled aircraft's wings improves flight performance and helps prevent stalling ...

But this wasn’t just any model aircraft. Across the top of its wings, Wissa and her team had carefully attached three rows of thin, flexible plastic flaps, hinged with tape. Guided by a mini ...