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Drone in foreground with jet aircraft in background

Technology

Why aren’t we testing whether planes can survive a drone crash?

It is time to fire a drone into a jet engine to properly assess the safety threat they pose to airliners, says Paul Marks

Mock cockpit with huge screen in front at BAE Systems

Technology

Inside the fighter jet of the future where AI is the pilot

Drone

Environment

Buzz of drones is more annoying than any other kind of vehicle

The Jaluit Atoll photo

Humans

After 80 years, will forensics solve the Amelia Earhart mystery?

A man holds an electronic tablet in an airport waiting room

Technology

Electronic devices banned on US-bound flights from 8 countries

Knee X-ray

Technology

Special steel inspired by bone is more resistant to cracking

Environment

Morphing drone takes off like a helicopter, flies like a plane

Concorde

Environment

9 quotes that tell the dramatic story of supersonic flight

Aircraft's wing with rosy horizon beyond

Health

Mystery radiation ‘clouds’ may pose risk to air travellers

Cockpit shot of pilot looking out at ocean

Technology

Flawed hunt for flight MH370 shows need for new tracking system

The troubled search for the Malaysian airliner that vanished in 2014 highlights the need for better technology and coordination

Space

Virgin Galactic takes first solo glide flight since 2014 crash

Earth

UK must face reality on climate impact of new Heathrow runway

Technology

Quantum film sensor stops delivery drones crashing into things

Technology

Expensive drones take flying lessons from cheaper stunt doubles