Michael Habib has worked on a prototype folding wing system based on pterosaur flight through a Nasa-funded university project. David Hone and Liz Martin-Silverstone do not work for, consult, own ...

The legendary F4U Corsair took to the skies at the TBM Avenger Gathering with jaw-dropping flybys and aerobatic maneuvers. Watch this iconic warbird in all its glory - including the signature wing ...

However, the unique folding wing design proved a pivotal element in the 777X's development because the jet's full width made it too large for many airports throughout the world.

‘Fold the wings, doors to manual and cross check’ Plane Talk: Why do aircraft with folding wings make sense?

Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov may remain in repair indefinitely, while its Su-33 fighters transition to escorting strategic bombers.

If you saw Top Gun, then you saw the F-14 Tomcat and likely wonder if its wings really fold like that. The answer is yes, but the reason may surprise you.

The idea to create folding wing tips stemmed from airport gate space limitations. Like pilot training, Boeing didn't want the new 777X to require costly airport infrastructure changes.

Airbus is not the first to dream up folding wings: Boeing will introduce them on its new 777X jet, due for delivery in 2026.

Summary: Russia’s quest to become an aircraft carrier power has been marred by failures, notably with the Su-33 fighter jet. Introduced in 1999, this carrier-based aircraft has struggled with ...

Despite its similar appearances to the Su-27, the Su-33 Flanker-D has many practical differences including a reinforced undercarriage, more technical landing gear, wing canards, folding wings, a ...

The Su-33 has roughly 8 percent greater wing area than the Su-27 during a routine flight. To accommodate the relatively short runway distances associated with aircraft carriers.