Google sends fleet of planes to create 3D map of Earth Google Inc. is deploying a fleet of small, camera-equipped airplanes above several cities By National Post Wire Services Published Jun 07, 2012 ...

The next time you hop on a plane, there’s a good chance some of its parts will have been made using a printer.

Google detailed how it is planning on bringing better 3D maps: “This starts with planes equipped with custom Google-designed imaging systems, positioned in coordinates,” Birch explained.

World's first 3D printed plane unveiled: Airbus' windowless 'Thor' aircraft could pave the way for cheaper and faster flights Airbus' mini-plane, named Thor, was presented at the Berlin air show ...

An Airbus designer is drawing up plans to create a plane from a 3D printer the size of an aircraft hanger by 2050. Airbus employee Bastian Schafer envisions an 80-metre-long aircraft with a curved ...

Starting in March, Airbus will install the first 3D printed metal components on it airplanes. The lightweight components are made of titanium powder and use up less material.