A frequently cited statistic for Boeing's newest clean-sheet aircraft, the 787 Dreamliner, is that it is composed of 50% ...

At first glance, a flyable airplane made of cardboard sounds almost like a joke – the sort of thing that collapses long ...

Scientists at the University of Bath have created a new and very light material that they believe could help reduce the noise produced by aircraft engines. The material is a graphene oxide-polyvinyl ...

Thermoplastic composites have, since their advent 15 years ago, provided aircraft manufacturers with a strong, resilient structural composite. Aerospace design permittable databases are available for ...

Carbon-fiber reinforced material is extremely strong and lightweight, making it attractive for a variety of uses, including in building the super-efficient 787 Dreamliner and the all-new 777X airplane ...

A University of Texas at Arlington professor is collaborating with Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. through a $1.35 million grant to design more durable materials and accelerate their implementation in ...

Aircraft recyclers are expecting a rise in retirements, after a decline in recent years as airlines held on to ageing equipment amid healthy traffic and low oil prices. However, wider use of ...

Mantis shrimp pincers have inspired a new structure for certain composite materials. This new design is stronger than the current stands used for manufacturing aircrafts. It is also more resilient to ...

Inspired by the fist-like club of a mantis shrimp, researchers have developed a design structure for composite materials that is more impact resistant and tougher than the standard used in airplanes.

WASHINGTON — A modern material that has replaced metal in many aircraft structures has become a central focus of the probe into the crash of American Airlines Flight 587, raising questions about ...

Chicago-based Boeing Co. said Wednesday it is working with Russell Brands to incorporate leftover carbon fiber from its 787 Dreamliner production into Russell Athletic protective athletic gear. An ...