Chris Kjelgaard

A way to change cruise altitude while flying over oceans soon will help jets save fuel on transatlantic flights.

The 707 was the first in a long line of successful Boeing jet transports.

The F-35B's propulsion system is a major feat of engineering technology.

Lockheed Martin rolls out short-takeoff, vertical landing F-35B Lightning II.

Systems lets imaging-radar aircraft repeat same flight path within 15 feet.

New EU initiative aims to make air transport greener, safer and more secure.

CentrAl material is fatigue-resistant, damage-tolerant and lightweight.

Jet-fueled hypersonic vehicles could become a reality before 2020.

Economic cost to U.S. travel industry could be $420 billion.

A new generation of low-cost, long-haul airlines is appearing.

Travel growth means aviation must become environmentally friendlier.

As helicopter technology advances, the industry booms.

U.S. forces have to make aviation funding go further in the future.

All-premium-class airlines look like they're here to stay.

Engines for 787s and A380s will pollute less and will be quieter.

Airports' aviation safety role is unsung but highly important.

Business aviation is easier to book and use than ever before.

Emirates' 644-seat short-haul A380s will establish new seat record.

One of aviation's greatest uses is in saving lives.

Aviation is fundamentally important to a diverse range of human activities.

Hong Kong tycoon Joseph Lau is named customer for the seventh 787 VIP.

New Boeing and Airbus airliners will mainly be made of very strong plastics.

Affordable very light jets might revolutionize short-haul business flying.