Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) and cruise efficiency are diametrically opposed requirements for aircraft. Existing solutions require ground infrastructure, namely catapults and arresting equipment, to…
Engines on commercial passenger jets are sized for take-off conditions. This design condition leads to engine sizes that are larger than necessary for every other…
Boeing has been aggressively automating its manufacturing plants. In a manufacturing or assembly environment, gaps often exist between structures that are to be coupled to…
