The Avro Vulcan's delta-wing design turned out to be revolutionary for its time. The first prototypes included the Avro 707, which tested the aerodynamic properties of the delta-wing concept.

It was meant to be one of the most advanced aircraft of its era, making Canada a world leader in military aviation and engineering. But the Avro Arrow program was canceled less than a year after ...

The trainer was so good that it served with the Royal Air Force until well into the 1930s. Famous pilots such as Douglas Bader and other Battle of Britain aces learned to fly on the Avro 504, and ...

While Avro Vulcan had never designed a delta-winged aircraft, the company was aware that German designer Alexander Lippisch had done so successfully. Since Avro calculated that a conventional wing ...

The three Honeywell AS977-powered aircraft (one RJX-85 and two RJX-100s) had completed 528h in 242 flights, and are now stored at BAE's Woodford production plant awaiting a decision on their future.

A museum dedicated to the story of Manchester’s aviation history has revealed it has ambitious plans to expand. The Avro aircraft company opened its site at Woodford in Stockport 100 years ago ...