Lilium Jet vs. Vertical VX4 in 2025: Europe’s eVTOL Reality Check—from Someone Who’s Sat in the Mock-ups, Briefed the Routes, and Read the Cert...
I remember the first time I stood under Lilium’s ducted-fan wing in Munich—engineers buzzing, a CAD screen still open on a nacelle hinge detail....
Swing-Wing vs Long-Span: Which Really Buys You Range and Payload? (From someone who’s briefed carriers, flown the sims, and argued with spreadsheet warriors)
I still remember a late-night mission review at NAS Oceana when a junior WSO asked the question that always starts good fights: “If span...
How to Reduce Drag 12–20% with Ultra-Thin Wings (Without New Engines)—From someone who’s sat in design reviews and flown the route models
The first time I saw a full-scale ultra-thin wing test article, I instinctively reached for the leading edge—expecting the chunky thickness I grew up...
FAA Readiness for Electric Regional Aircraft (2025–2030): What to Know—From someone who’s sat in ACO reviews and walked utility yards with airport ops
The first time I realized electrified regionals were truly within reach wasn’t at an airshow—it was on a January site walk at a small...
Folding Wingtips: Maximizing Airport Compatibility in Modern Aviation
As the aviation industry continues to evolve, maximizing the efficiency of airport operations is becoming increasingly important. Folding wingtip technology has emerged as a...