The Boeing 787’s unique design that reduces turbulence sensitivity

In fact, ensuring a comfortable ride for those onboard is a real consideration for manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus. New ...
Jalopnik

The Boeing 787's Wings Can Bend A Lot Further Than You Might Think

If you've ever watched a Boeing 787 Dreamliner take off and thought, "Wait, are those wings made of rubber?" — well, you're not alone in wondering about them. They really do bend that much. In fact, ...
Aviation Week

Boeing Passes Key 787 Wing Bend Test Milestone

Boeing completed the ultimate load test on the static test 787 airframe, ZY997, at Everett on March 28. The test — officially dubbed Condition 18b — evaluated the ability of the wing-body structure to ...
The Columbian

Boeing, NASA pause experiment with sustainable plane

Boeing and NASA are pausing work on the X-66A Sustainable Flight Demonstrator, which was intended to increase fuel efficiency. (NASA/Tribune News Services) Boeing and NASA will pause work on a new, ...
Morning Overview on MSN

Ultra-long, thin wings tested in US promise smoother, cheaper flights

Engineers in the United States are betting that ultra-long, ultra-thin wings can make jet travel quieter, smoother and ...
Tech Xplore on MSN

NASA, Boeing test how to improve performance of longer, narrower aircraft wings

The airliner you board in the future could look a lot different from today's, with longer, thinner wings that provide a ...
Aviation Today

Thin Wings, Big Impacts: NASA-Boeing’s X-66 Wing Research Could Shake Widebody Valuations

In mid-2025 the aviation world marked a milestone in aerodynamics and avionics interaction. While most headlines focus on new engines, emissions, or avionics suites, NASA and Boeing made public plans ...