Close up of a tiny hole in an airplane window. Known as breather or bleed holes, these tiny holes help with cabin pressurization and keep the windows clear. Wilbur and Orville Wright—the brothers ...

Flying the skies on a passenger jet can give you a view like no other, providing a birds-eye look at cities, rivers, fields, or forests. For first-time fliers or children, this can be a thrill, but ...

Most of us are willing to pay extra for airplane windows, but engineers aren't fans of them, as windows affect the structural integrity of the hull and create drag. It's one of the reasons why ...

When you glance out your airplane window at 30,000 feet, that curved little portal seems like a simple design choice. But the reason it is round has nothing to do with style. It is the result of one ...