A flight paramedic with no pilot training was forced to take control of a medical helicopter after the pilot suffered a sudden medical emergency mid-flight, according to a preliminary report released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). (airguide.info) More...
NASA is poised to begin flight tests of a representative stub wing section that is aimed at dramatically enhancing the drag-reducing benefits of natural laminar flow (NLF) in next-generation, swept wing airliners. Laminar, or smooth airflow over an aircraft’s wing and tail surfaces, significantly cuts skin friction, the biggest source of drag in an aircraft, as well as profile drag. On large Boeing 777-class transport aircraft, NASA estimates NLF has the potential to cut fuel burn by up to 10%. (aviationweek.com) More...
In response to growing cybersecurity risks in aviation, NASA is developing and testing blockchain-based technology designed to enhance the safety, integrity, and security of air travel data. (airguide.info) More...
