Radiation from space that led to more than 6,000 Airbus aircraft needing emergency computer updates could become a growing problem.
The concept of blended-wing aircraft – where fuselage and wing are all one structure – is not new. But this radical design might soon be a credible concept for airliners.
The Commemorative Air Force in the US flies the only two airworthy Boeing B-29s, the most expensive weapon of World War Two. One pilot tells the BBC what it feels like to fly them.
With batteries still too heavy, start-up plane makers are exploring hybrid options for new aircraft.
The Boeing B-29 was the most advanced bomber of World War Two, and more expensive to design and build than the atomic bombs it dropped.
The WindRunner is an ambitious aircraft project that could make it easier to use larger wind turbines. The company behind it, however, has never built a plane before.
Climate change is creating stronger turbulence. Aircraft designers hope innovative new techniques will reduce its effects.
Pathfinder 1, bankrolled by a Google billionaire, is an attempt to revive the airship. A century after terrifying disasters, is it a safe-enough bet?
Some species of birds like geese save energy by flying in close formation. Airliners could use a similar trick to burn less fuel.
