The article debunks common myths about flying in ice, such as "speed saves" or "more power is better than ice protection," warning that these are dangerous oversimplifications that can lead to ...

On hand to sign the renewal agreement Thursday at the NRC offices in Ottawa, Ontario, were Jaiwon Shin, associate administrator of NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate in Washington, and ...

Tiny molecules already used to thicken everyday products like lotions and adhesives may soon help keep aircraft safe in icy conditions. These molecules, known as low-molecular-weight gelators (LMWGs), ...

In-flight icing presents a serious threat, affecting not only aircraft aerodynamics but also critical systems like engine induction, especially for aircraft not certified for flight in known icing ...

Sometimes a relatively minor accident brings to light safety issues of broad importance. After the crash of a Cessna Citation in Fargo, North Dakota, the NTSB decided to classify the accident as only ...

While investigators have yet to draw any conclusions about the Bombardier Challenger 600 crash in Bangor, the type – and its derivatives – have previously been the subject of scrutiny owing to the ...

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Lewis Rodert pioneered aircraft anti-icing research at NACA and developed one of the first successful thermal de-icing systems. His work helped make flight in icy conditions safer and earned him the ...

Icing poses a hazard to aircraft and is usually prevented by anti-icing fluid treatment before takeoff, which tends to wear off quickly. Permanent hydrophobic coatings that reduce wettability and do ...