New Atlas

Flapping-wing robo-bird uses two tails to fly fast or slow

Many readers will remember the MetaFly, a remote-control robotic insect that flies by actually flapping its wings. Well, its ...
WITN

Wing flap from plane found in Raleigh driveway, FAA investigating link to Delta flight

RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating after part of an airplane was found blocking a Raleigh driveway. WRAL reports that around 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, ...
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Delta confirms plane’s wing flap was ‘not in place’ on Texas-bound flight

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A Delta Air Lines aircraft experienced an issue with a wing flap on a recent Texas-bound flight, a representative for the airline has confirmed. Delta flight 1893 departed from Orlando ...
Yahoo

Airbus Is Testing Planes With Flapping Wings to Help Reduce Carbon Emissions

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Airbus is spreading its wings and trialing some groundbreaking green technologies. The European aircraft builder is set to begin ...
New Atlas

Volerian packs its flapping-wing VTOL tech into a room fan

Back in 2018, we heard how UK startup Volerian was planning to build a VTOL aircraft with a unique flapping-wing propulsion system. Although we've yet to see a functioning model of that vehicle, the ...