NextGen
 
To combat the problem of increasing airline delay, the federal government has recruited experts from around the country to develop a plan known as NextGen.

Pimp My Plane
 
Private jets are owned by the rich and famous all over the world. When these jet-setters want to customize their planes the way car-owners personalize their vehicles, they call Gore Design to get the job done.

Firefighting Planes
 
Ikhana, a Predator B, unmanned aircraft system procured by NASA recently took to the air to help fight wildfires in Gilroy, California.

China Launch
 
Tickets to China’s upcoming first lunar mission launch are available to Chinese nationals for only 800 yen, or 107 U.S. dollars each.

Laser Beam Fly Plane    
 
NASA recently beamed power up to a small model plane in the sky using an invisible ground-based infrared laser.

Flying Casinos
 
Airbus owners have been approached by potential Asian buyers who want to turn the aircraft into a flying casino.

China's Flying Phoenix
 
Orders are coming quickly for China’s new ARJ21, or Flying Phoenix regional jet.

Individual Lift
 
For the person who has everything, an individual flying machine might be the perfect gift!

Submarine Helicopter
 
A team of international engineering students have developed a submarine deployable helicopter.

Hypersonic Passenger Jet
 
A British firm called Reaction Engines is developing a hypersonic craft that will carry 300 passengers and will travel at a sustained speed of 3800 miles per hour.

Scramjet
 
NASA is working on developing smaller, lighter and faster planes by taking away the need for on-board fuel tanks.

Hydrogen Powered Plane
 
The aviation industry is going green – with a new plane that could change the face of flight.

NextGen:  Airportal and Airspace
 
One of the most important NextGen ideas is to keep passengers consistently in the loop, with frequent updates that allow them to plan their schedules accordingly.

X2 Technology
 
Sikorsky Aircraft is developing a helicopter that will fly almost as fast as conventional aircraft.

S3-B Viking
 
Originally built to fly into enemy territory, the U.S. Navy's S-3B Viking aircraft is reporting for duty on an entirely new mission.

EcoJet
 
The budget airline Eco-Jet has the aviation industry buzzing with its radical new design.

Rocket Man
 
In May of 2008, Pilot Yves Rossy made history when he strapped on his homemade jet-powered wing and jumped out of a plane at 7500 feet.

Bio-Jet Fuel
 
The aviation industry is going green, literally, with the development of a bio-fuel made from vegetation and algae-based oils. 

Fastest Non-Military Jet
 
The world of conference calls and business suits is breaking the sound barrier, as supersonic flight goes corporate!

M2-F1
 
Over 40 years ago, a wingless craft that looked like a bathtub on wheels made its flying debut – and launched the legacy of the NASA space shuttle!

Biggest Chopper
 
What do you get when you cross a helicopter with a blimp? The JHL-40!

Ultra Lightweight Plane Breaks Record
 
The record for the longest unmanned flight has been unofficially broken – all thanks to the sun!

Supercomuters for Smooth Flying
 
Turbulent airplane travel could be a thing of the past - thanks to a supercomputer that can turn bumpy rides into smooth sailing!

X-51
 
A jet-fueled, air-breathing vehicle is about to go the distance – and set new records in hypersonic flight!

SOFIA
 
A Boeing 747 will soon embark on a 20-year mission that will have scientists across the globe seeing red – infrared, that is!