Lilium Jet vs. Vertical VX4 in 2025: Europe’s eVTOL Reality Check—from Someone Who’s Sat...
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...
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...
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...
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...
ADS-B and NextGen: How U.S. Airspace Tracking Really Works—From a line check airman who’s...
I still remember the first time I sat in a TRACON back room watching my own flight crawl across the scope—not on a primary...
