Aero

Although a completely flat-surfaced wheel would be aerodynamic, it would also be hard to keep cool – especially during the braking process. An experimental new wheel rim, however, has cooling vents that open as needed … and they're activated by heat.Called the Active Aero Wheel, the device is being developed by German tech startup CompActive. It's designed to minimize the airflow-disrupting vortices which form at high speeds around traditional ventilated automobile wheels, while still allowing the heat generated when…

Written by Aimee Chanthadavong, Senior Journalist…

Dana Air, Arik and Aero Contractors have rejected the plan by the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), to suspend operations from Monday over high cost of aviation fuel and other operational expenses. In a statement Sunday, Dana Air said while it agreed with AON on the challenges facing airlines in Nigeria, “we have taken a decision not to join the suspension of flights on May 9, 2022.” “We acknowledge that the present cost of jet A1 is unsustainable and should not be passed to the flying…