Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writing about vertical flight aircraft & advanced aviation technology. The Army's FLRAA program is making steady progress on ...

The biggest problem with electric VTOL aircraft is the VTOL system. It's a pain. The world-changing convenience of vertical lift systems comes with a high price tag: they weigh a heap, particularly ...

The F-35 Lightning II fighter jet was designed as a joint strike fighter to serve the needs of the United States Air Force, Navy, and Marines, as well as many US allies and partners around the world.

Collins Aerospace is looking to develop a digital backbone for the U.S. Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) programs. While the modular open systems approach (MOSA) provides standards for creating open ...

The U.S. Army has outlined its vision of a mission system architecture for its Future Vertical Lift platforms that will allow upgrades to be fielded rapidly to counter emerging threats and overcome ...

JLG Industries has introduced an all-new vertical mast lift series to the market. The new JLG E18MCL model is for construction and industrial applications that require outdoor and indoor capable ...

Elbit Systems is reimagining in-flight helmet-mounted display (HMD) technology with its X-Sight, which uses an augmented reality system and multispectral sensors that will allow pilots to fly faster ...

While the commercial aviation sector has been investing heavily in sustainability, the interest from military operators has been far more tepid. Although the US Air Force has provided research and ...

The Italian Air Force Chief of Staff recently talked about the FVL and Tempest/FCAS as the service’s two most important projects. Talking to the media on July 19, 2022, during the “Tende Scaglia” ...

CW2 William Bogert, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, examines the cockpit of the Bell Joint Multi-Role Technology aircraft. Soldiers visited businesses to provide feedback to help inform future ...

With rugged construction and smart design, the all-new hydraulic vertical boat lift provides powerful lifting and unmatched reliability in a low-profile frame. It also features a new pump box with ...