The three square green lights underneath the landing gear handle were not lit. Crap. Out of instinct, I rotated the ...

Landing gear gets as little respect as that old comedian Rodney Dangerfield — not much, really, which is surprising when you consider that almost everyone seems to measure the quality of the flight by ...

Aircraft landing gear systems represent a critical component in ensuring the safety and operational reliability of modern aircraft. Their dynamics involve complex interactions between structural, ...

The Airbus A330 is one of the most dynamic aircraft to have entered service. Balancing the long-range capabilities of a massive intercontinental widebody with the nimbleness of a lower-capacity jet, ...

Landing gear OEMs are leaning greener. With sustainability at the forefront, suppliers are adopting lighter-weight metallic alloys, making greater use of composites and using more environmentally ...

A damaged Boeing 757-200 cargo jet operated by FedEx on the ground at the Chattanooga airport in Tennessee after an emergency landing on Oct. 4, 2023. (Photo: FreightWaves Staff) The National ...

NTSB urges immediate Learjet landing gear inspections after a fatal Scottsdale crash involving a Learjet 35A. FAA faces ...

The pilot and passengers of a Beaver floatplane were unable to open the left rear cabin door to escape the aircraft after it overturned and became ...

Uncrewed aircraft manufacturer Kratos is modifying one the company’s marquee offerings to match the US Air Force’s (USAF’s) growing ambitions for autonomous fighter jets. The San Diego-based firm has ...

The National Transportation Safety Board wants the owners of nearly 2,000 Learjets — which have long been associated with the ...