KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- The Malaysia Airlines CEO couldn't confirm or deny reports Tuesday claiming the flight computer on the missing Boeing 777 was manually reprogrammed to divert the jet from its ...

As glass panels and EFBs become more widely used today, the calculations made by your grandfather on the famed E-6B analog flight computer are now handled with small, handheld electronic flight ...

Several new and improved aviation accessories are available to enhance private pilots' flight experiences, focusing on increased efficiency and reduced workload. These include the Garmin D2 Air X10 ...

This video excerpt from NOVA: "Crash of Flight 447" explores the powerful computer system that runs the A330 aircraft, controlling speed, altitude, direction, and more—in fact, every aspect of the ...

Although they're far from the cheapest way to enjoy some time in the water, electric hydrofoil boards are gaining in popularity as more and more models enter the scene. But some are easier to ride ...

Research test pilots at NASA recently completed a series of tests aimed at reducing fuel consumption in airplanes by fine-tuning the software that controls the fly-by-wire system. The goal of the ...

A near crash in a simulated flight in June using the software fix Boeing designed for the 737 Max led to the extensive delay that has kept the plane grounded for months, according to a new Bloomberg ...

The Perigon computer has been under development for three years and developer Collins Aerospace targets qualification tests in 2022. Collins Aerospace on 20 July unveiled a new flight control and ...

The missing Malaysia Airlines airliner first deviated from its set flight path following an entry into its flight computer, according to a new report. The New York Times, citing “senior American ...

Kerbal Space Program has a whole lot of numbers and variables behind it that influence how your spaceships work and where they go. Well, what better way to keep track of them than with this ...

Given their impressive flight capabilities, it's not surprising to see researchers turning to the world of flying insects for inspiration when developing new kinds of micro UAVs. With their ability to ...