The B-21 is coming with a comprehensive range of stealthy upgrades, and its control surfaces may be another part of those improvements.

DARPA has awarded Aurora Flight Sciences a phase 2 contract for its CRANE (Control of Revolutionary Aircraft with Novel Effectors) program, following wind tunnel testing of a small-scale X-plane that ...

One doesn't have to be an aviator to understand how an aircraft works. In simplistic terms, engines push it through the air, the wings provide lift, and various control surfaces like stabilizers, ...

Secondary control surfaces, including trim tabs, flaps, slats, and spoilers, augment primary controls and enhance aircraft performance across various flight regimes. These controls serve functions ...

Boeing has launched a new Nacelle and Flight-Control Surface Exchange Programme providing airlines an integrated and economical solution. Under the programme, customers can exchange nacelle and flight ...

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), which is developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, and GKN Aerospace have today agreed a multi-year agreement for the supply of thermoplastic ...

Joby Aviation and GKN Aerospace have signed a multi-year agreement to supply the air taxi developer with thermoplastic flight control surfaces. “We are very excited to be joining forces with GKN ...

Heavier-than-air flight control systems have evolved from early manual weight shifting and mechanical linkages to complex hydraulic and fly-by-wire systems, primarily to manage pilot workload and ...

Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has taken up investigation, with technical assistance from Airbus & France’s Bureau of ...

This year the world will be celebrating 120 years since the historic first flight of Orville and Wilbur Wright, an event which marked the start of humanity’s expansion into the skies (and later into ...

A Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency X-plane employing bursts of air to initiate climbs, turns and descents rather than traditional flight control surfaces is scheduled to fly in 2027 after a ...

Boeing (NYSE: BA) has secured a potential $211 million delivery order under a basic ordering agreement to deliver flight control surface spares for the F/A-18 E/F and E/A-18G aircraft to the U.S. Navy ...