Unfriendly skies: Piston engine aircraft pose a significant health threat
Study shows long-lasting health, economic impacts of lead emissions from U.S. general aviation flights.
Run, jump, fly: Student aviators to compete in national Flugtag competition
AeroAstro grad students are building a human-powered aircraft that will (hopefully) fly over the Charles River.
Q&A: John Hansman on the first global standards for aircraft emissions
Aviation is “a critical link in solving worldwide environmental challenges,” says MIT professor.
MIT to co-lead federal aviation environment center
AeroAstro labs will research sustainable aviation solutions for the FAA.
Planes, trains and automobiles: faster, stronger, lighter
New technique advances carbon-fiber composites.
Department snapshot: Aeronautics and Astronautics
AeroAstro takes off in new directions — prompting a 50 percent spike in new undergraduate enrollments.
New model of disease contagion ranks U.S. airports in terms of their spreading influence
Airports in New York, Los Angeles and Honolulu are judged likeliest to play a significant role in the growth of a pandemic.
The impact of climate policy on U.S. aviation
Researchers find that a federal climate policy would lower total U.S. emissions, but without large reductions in the aviation sector.
It’s not easy flying green
A new analysis emphasizes the large variability in greenhouse gas emissions from alternative fuels.
Student design takes flight
MIT students build an unmanned aircraft for MIT Lincoln Laboratory research
3 Questions: John Hansman on the Qantas A380 engine blowout
MIT aviation expert discusses why the engine failure could have resulted in a more serious outcome.
MIT-led team’s eco-aircraft receives Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Innovator Award
Unique plane offers significant reduction in emissions, noise and fuel use.