The recent developments of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) as well as the applications that CFD methods implement in aeronautics are both summarized. The summary of CFD developments is mainly focused on three aspects: schemes

grid methods

and turbulence simulation methods. A perspective on CFD is subsequently presented. The summary of CFD applications in aeronautics is detailed within the aspects as aircraft shape optimization

rotor/helicopter

unsteady flow around crafts

moving-body separation and craft inlet.