Virgin Galactic: space tourism takes off with Branson’s inaugural flight
Sir Richard Branson’s successful spaceflight marks the beginning of a new chapter for space tourism.
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How sci fi‑inspired innovation treads a fine line between dystopia and utopia
The race to bring the jetpack to market exemplifies some of the highs and lows of sci-fi inspired innovation.
This fantastic idea for a circular runway is sadly going nowhere
A round airport would let more flights take off in a smaller space, but the technology is nowhere near ready to make it work.
Big is beautiful: why the A380 could still have a bright future
Demand for the A380 appears to have stalled, but it’s still the best Very Large Aircraft out there.
Germanwings prompts pilot review but industry must also deal with workplace stress
Being a pilot may be an exciting career choice but working conditions aren’t always what they’re cracked up to be.
A year after MH370 vanished we have only theories, but here’s why the search must go on
The fact we’re no closer to finding Flight MH370 shouldn’t stop us from looking.
Why the AI industry is so fond of the prefix ‘co’ – by an expert in linguistics
Why AI companies are so fond of the prefix ‘co’.
People hate flight shame – but not enough to quit flying
Carbon offsetting and new airplanes won’t keep up with emissions from an ever-expanding aviation industry.
AI‑controlled fighter jets may be closer than we think — and would change the face of warfare
The US military is already using AI to control aircraft in tests.
AI feels like an unstoppable force. But it is not a panacea for businesses or society
Because it can only learn from the past, AI won’t be able to warn us of new or emerging risks.
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