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Airport Laser Lets You Keep Your Liquids

Posted by Nic Halverson Thu Jan 26, 2012 09:40 AM ET | 0

A new security machine scans bottles to determine if the contents are safe to take on the plane. Read more

Airport Laser Lets You Keep Your Liquids

Airplane To Make Global 'Green Flight'

Posted by Jesse Emspak Mon Jan 9, 2012 03:24 PM ET | 0

An aircraft launches on a 60,000-mile odyssey to study the atmosphere and show how far a gallon of gas can take you. Read more

Pentagon Tests Hypersonic Flying Bomb

Posted by Jesse Emspak Fri Nov 18, 2011 02:07 PM ET | 0

The Army tested a hypersonic flying bomb that can hit a target anywhere in the world -- in an hour. Read more

Home Flight Simulator for Wannabe Pilots

Posted by Christina Ortiz Thu Nov 17, 2011 11:21 AM ET | 0

This flight simulator costs $57,000, sure you don't just want to fly home for real instead? Read more

Home Flight Simulator for Wannabe Pilots

Flight Simulation's New Top Gun

Posted by Nic Halverson Tue Oct 18, 2011 10:29 AM ET | 0

Barco's RP-360 is the first flight simulator to offer unobstructed 360-degree views for pilots-in-training. Read more

Airships Set to Take Flight Once Again

Posted by Nic Halverson Thu Sep 8, 2011 01:18 PM ET | 0

Hybrid Air Vehicles inks two major deal that could spell a resurgence in airships. Read more

New Rocketplane Could Fly Paris-Tokyo in 2.5 Hours: Photos

Posted Mon Jun 20, 2011 09:45 AM ET | 0

A low-pollution plane powered by seaweed would cruise at altitudes of 20 miles. Read more

Futuristic Airbus Plane Has Transparent Cabin and More

Posted Thu Jun 16, 2011 02:16 PM ET | 0

Smart materials, biomimicry, neural networks and holographic technology would give passengers the ride of their life. Read more

Water-Propelled Jetpack Makes a Splash

Posted by Nic Halverson Mon May 9, 2011 04:37 PM ET | 0

JetLev R200 lets pilots fly 22 mph over water and soar 30 feet. Read more

Human-Powered Helicopter to Take Flight

Posted by Nic Halverson Mon May 9, 2011 09:23 AM ET | 0

The Gamera is more than 1/3 the size of a football fields and weighs just 140 pounds. Read more

Explosives-detecting Ink Could Help Ground Terrorists

Posted by Nic Halverson Mon Apr 4, 2011 05:22 PM ET | 0

Ink-like substances change color in the presence of explosives. Read more

Smart Drone Aircraft Makes Debut Flight

Posted by Irene Klotz Tue Feb 8, 2011 03:10 PM ET | 0

Lacking any kind of pilot, this drone flew for 29 minutes, landing perfectly on target. Read more

Should Airplanes Look More Like Birds?

Posted by Cristen Conger Sat Dec 4, 2010 09:39 AM ET | 0

Imitating avian anatomy could amplify airplane aerodynamics. Read more

Honda Shows Off Its First Private Jet: Big Pic

Posted Fri Jul 30, 2010 06:15 AM ET | 0

A company known for its cars and motorcycles is now venturing into aviation. Read more

World Record: Solar-Powered Plane Lands After 14 Days

Posted Fri Jul 23, 2010 07:58 AM ET | 0

An unmanned aircraft has stayed aloft for two weeks, running on solar power both day and night. Read more

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