Engineers are closing in on a long imagined goal in aviation, wings that can subtly change shape in midair instead of relying ...

The nature-inspired metal material could enable shape-shifting wings that adjust themselves for smoother flight.

The key to Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) operations is the ability to fly slow– really slow. That’s how you get up fast without a long takeoff roll to build up speed. Usually, this involves layers ...