Aircraft landing gear is categorized as fixed or retractable, with conventional (tailwheel) and tricycle configurations. Fixed gear may include fairings for improved aerodynamics, while retractable ...

The U.S. Air Force’s iconic B-52 bomber was ingeniously designed with landing gear that can be positioned up to 20 degrees left or right of the centerline for both takeoff and landing. A crabbed ...

Landing gears are getting greener, with greater use of lighter-weight materials and more environmentally benign anti-corrosion technologies. “Landing gears are manufactured using a combination of high ...

Tilted landing gears, while engineered specifically for the express purpose of helping jets land and take off from runways, might look odd, like the wheels on the wings of a B-52 bomber. If you've ...

The Boeing 767 has four wheels for both of its main landing gear (MLG) sets. Also known as bogies, these are the main support for the weight of the aircraft and are the first points of impact when the ...

NTSB report finds nose gear failure on Boeing 717-200 was caused by a fatigue fracture linked to manufacturing defects. Pilots attempted multiple gear extension methods before declaring an emergency ...

The B-2 Spirit aircraft, “Spirit of Georgia,” taxis at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 30, 2021. In September, the bomber suffered a mishap due to its landing gear malfunctioning. (Paul ...

Agency recommends immediate checks for 10 models following a deadly runway excursion in Arizona and prior incidents.