The Yakovlev Yak-141 was the world’s first supersonic VTOL aircraft. The Soviet Union built four prototypes between 1987 and ...

AIRO unveils a full-scale hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft at XPONENTIAL 2026, with cargo (JC250) and ISR (JX250) configurations.

Discover the evolution of VTOL fighter jets - from the iconic Harrier Jump Jet to the cutting-edge F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. See what sets these legendary aircraft apart! In this episode of Flying ...

Anduril Industries Inc. (“Anduril”) and Archer Aviation Inc. (“Archer”) announced today that they have entered into an exclusive agreement to jointly develop a next-generation aircraft for defense ...

Some technologies, like smartphones, have a transformative impact on entire sectors of the economy and our everyday lives. Advances in autonomous unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, are driving ...

When President Trump signed an executive order accelerating U.S. drone production and advanced air systems, many people focused their attention on defense. But embedded within that policy was ...

Aircraft breakthroughs in speed, stealth and digital systems repeatedly forced militaries to redesign training programs and extend transition courses. Advanced avionics transformed pilots from ...

AltoVolo just flew a prototype of the Sigma. The hybrid VTOL aircraft can fly 500 miles, hit 220 mph, and makes 80 percent ...

F-22 production stopped at 187 aircraft and B-2 at 21 bombers due to extreme procurement and development costs. Specialized interceptors like the MiG-25 and F-106 lost relevance when strategic ...

What could be cooler than a jet-powered equivalent of a quadcopter drone? Well, how about a larger passenger-carrying version? That's exactly what aviation firm FusionFlight has just revealed, in the ...

The Janus-1 is a twin-rotor personal helicopter with the nickname of the flying suitcase. Developed by the Chinese company, X-Control, the nickname refers to the aircraft's diminutive size, and while ...

We've seen lots of designs for vertical take-off and landing vehicles over the years, but none are quite as striking as the wings on HopFlyt's Cyclone. The curved wings have their root in a design ...