Could Solar-Powered Airships Offer Cleaner Travel?

The blimp, the airship, the dirigible. Whatever you call them, you probably don’t find yourself thinking about them too often. They were an easy way to get airborne, predating the invention o…

'Enhanced' severe weather risk issued as Thanksgiving week storm threatens much of U.S.

Thanksgiving week faces an “enhanced risk of severe weather” that could slam the U.S. with tornadoes, snow and Santa Ana winds, national forecasters warned Monday.The National Weather Service issued this update on potential storm snafus as an...

Sharkskin Coating Reduces Airliner Fuel Use, Emissions

The aviation industry is always seeking advancements to improve efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. The former is due to the never-ending quest for profit, while the latter helps airlines maint…