Archer Midnight vs. Vertical VX4: The Race to Rule the Skies
The future of air taxis is taking shape—not in one place, but on both sides of the Atlantic. Two futuristic flying machines, Vertical Aerospace’s VX4 and Archer Aviation’s Midnight, are…
Shape-Shifting Aircraft: The Future of Aerodynamic Efficiency
Aerodynamics teaches us that an object interacts with air differently at different speeds. This means the ideal aircraft geometry for lift, drag, intake, and exhaust isn’t fixed—it must adapt to…
Skyfly Axe: A Simple Yet Groundbreaking eVTOL Design
It’s rare to see an aircraft that impresses with the sheer simplicity of its design. Perhaps the last time the aviation community felt that way was with Opener’s BlackFly, an…
The Alauda Airspeeder MK4: The Hydrogen-Powered Future of eVTOL Racing
In February 2023, one of the most exciting electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) designs was revealed: the Alauda Airspeeder MK4. With its sleek Formula 1–inspired design and hydrogen-powered engine,…
Pivotal Launches Helix: The Successor to the BlackFly V3
After nearly five years of anticipation, Opener’s long-awaited flying vehicle — now under the rebranded company name Pivotal — is finally available for purchase. The aircraft, previously known as the…
Laminar Flow: The Holy Grail of Aeronautics
Achieving laminar flow over an aircraft has been called the holy grail of aerodynamics — a goal engineers have been chasing for nearly 90 years. Why? Because laminar-flow control offers…