6 Best Articles on Aviation
The most useful articles on aviation from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Aviation Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on aviation by Refind users in 2023 so far.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on aviation—all under 10 minutes.
These aircraft could change how we fly
eVTOLs could remake aviation, if commercial projects can take off.
How JetZero aims to be the ‘SpaceX of aviation’
The Southern California aviation start-up JetZero is rethinking the commercial passenger jetliner to fight climate change with its blended wing body design.
Merlin To Trial Autonomous Flight On Alaska Cargo Routes
U.S. startup Merlin is to demo its automated flight control system in a Cessna Caravan flying cargo routes in Alaska under a $1 million contract from the FAA.
The US Air Force Is Moving Fast on AI-Piloted Fighter Jets
After successful autonomous flight tests in December, the military is ramping up its plans to bring artificial intelligence to the skies.
Can Aviation Ever Be Sustainable?
Introducing the Future of Travel column, a monthly series exploring the innovations and bold ideas moving travel forward.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on aviation.
The Seductive Vision Of Green Aviation
Air travel is profoundly bad for the environment but one of the hardest industries to decarbonize. Can green technologies make a difference before it’s too late?
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