The presidential "Doomsday Plane," a flying fortress designed to serve as an airborne command post in the event of a nuclear ...

When an airplane flies, the wings are designed to provide enough lift to overcome the airplane’s weight, so the plane doesn’t ...

If you’re a frequent flier, you may barely pay attention to the routine stages of flight. Still, you know the basics: After takeoff, the airplane climbs for the first 15 to 20 minutes before reaching ...

Engineers are closing in on a long imagined goal in aviation, wings that can subtly change shape in midair instead of relying ...

Despite several aviation disasters across the country in recent weeks and growing concerns about the safety of flying, an expert says air travelers have nothing to fear. The United States experienced ...

The go-to aircraft when it comes to ridiculing Second World War German aircraft design, the Bv 141 was an extremely efficient ...

Airlines have tamped down on carbon emissions by flying planes at higher altitudes. But this comes at a cost: the higher-flying aircraft are creating more contrails that last longer, worsening the ...

Purchasing an airplane requires an additional investment in essential personal, aircraft safety, navigation, and maintenance gear. New owners should prioritize safety-critical items like fire ...

AOG (Aircraft On Ground) signifies an un-flyable aircraft, incurring substantial financial losses for operators, estimated between $10,000 to $100,000 per hour. The author draws a parallel between an ...