Why Boeing Pilots Can't Fly Airbus Jets Without Being Retrained
Boeing and Airbus have very different control schemes in the cockpit, making it difficult to jump between the two.
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What Are Those Hypnotic Spirals On Plane Engines For Anyway?
Are these spirals just fun little designs, or is there more going on there? Turns out, it's the latter.
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Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing At Lime Rock Park
The exact cause of the crash is still under investigation, but the track called it a "mechanical failure."
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These Are The Only Planes Fast Enough To Outrun The Earth's Rotation
If you're in the right plane, can you start out in daylight and circle the Earth without ever seeing darkness? Sure, you can ... but you'll need plenty of fuel.
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Striking Machinist Union Approves Offer That Boeing Never Made
pinching its own worker's pennies means that planes aren't getting made.
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How The Civil Air Patrol Became America's Quietest Aviation Power
It lacks the profile of the U.S. Air Force or Space Force, but the Civil Air Patrol serves several vital functions. Its story starts with a hunt for Nazi subs.
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Private Jet Goes Off Runway And Crashes Into House, Luckily Without Hurting Anyone
A Kentucky resident received an unexpected visitor when an airplane crashed into the side of her home.
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Don't Automatically Freak Out If You See A Worker Just Yeeting Things Out Of A Plane
While it's no surprise this video went viral, it wasn't actually luggage that these workers were tossing down a whole staircase.
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Plane Circled Over The Mediterranean For An Hour As An Air Traffic Controller Slept
The dysfunction surrounding the current state of air traffic control isn't exclusive to the United States.
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Boeing Escapes With $3.1 Million Fine After 737 Max Door Plug Blowout
The FFAA announced a proposed $3.1 million fine against Boeing on Friday for the blowout itself and interference with safety officials' independence
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'Get Off The iPad': Spirit Airlines Flight Comes Way Too Close To Air Force One
Air traffic control wasn't happy with a Spirit Airlines pilot who flew too close to Air Force One and failed to change course after repeatedly being told to.
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This Over-Wing Engine Setup Helped Boeing's YC-14 Master Short Runways
What's the answer when you're trying to lift paratroopers and weapons where runways can't be long? Boeing put the engines atop the wings for several reasons.
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Boeing Built A Flying Star Wars X-Wing: Here's Why
Bringing movie magic to the real world, Boeing built a flying "Star Wars" X-wing. Then it flew in public just once before landing in a museum.
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Forget Missiles: Ukraine Is Using Drones To Ram Drones Like An Old-School Navy
To deal with the increasing frequency and ferocity of Russian drone strikes, Ukraine is beginning to turn to one of the oldest plays in the military book.
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Toxic Fume Leaks On Planes Making Both Passengers And Crew Horribly Sick
The culprit is what's known as a fume event, and it occurs when toxic fumes from jet engines make their way into the cockpit or cabin.
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United CEO Thinks Spirit Airlines Is Done For
If a company's financial health were akin to physical health, Spirit Airlines would be in intensive care on life support.
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This Experimental Fighter Plane Was So Loud It Triggered Seizures On The Ground
Imagine a plane that emitted a constant sonic boom while in the air. The Navy and Air Force both wanted this fighter, but pilots could barely handle it.
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Airbus A350 Vs. Boeing 787: The Main Differences And How To Tell Them Apart
Two of the main players in the aviation game are the Airbus A350 and the Boeing 787, but there are key differences between them. Here's what you need to know.
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Boeing's First Airplane Was This Tiny Seaplane Called The B&W
Boeing didn't always build giant airliners like the 747 and 787. Its first aircraft was a tiny seaplane whose current whereabouts are a mystery.
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Boeing 777X Delayed Again, Because Of Course
If it does finally get certified, the 777X will be the largest twinjet airliner in the world and the biggest commercial plane in active production.
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Trump Scraps Airline Cash Refunds Mandated By Biden
President Trump seems intent on deregulation and stripping consumer rights to the bare legal minimum.
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GE Is Still Throwing Money At The Flying Car Dream
Long after "Back to the Future" promised us flying cars, GE has invested $300 million in a startup that wants to make one. There are lots of challenges ahead.
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United Airlines Is Trolling Spirit About Going Out Of Business
It didn't take long after Spirit Airlines declared bankruptcy for the second time in a year for some sharks to start circling.
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We Might Be Running Low On Cargo Planes Soon
As if a global trade war hasn't been making stuff expensive enough, there's a decent chance that your delivery fees are about to go up, too.
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Most Weather Planes Still Rely On Propellers: Here's Why
Aircraft that can fly into hurricanes are technologically equipped, but still rely on classic propellers, or turboprops, to navigate the storms. Here's why.
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How Many Airbus A380s Are Still In Service, And Which Airlines Fly It?
The Airbus A380 made its inaugural commercial flight in 2007. In total, 251 aircraft were built, but today, not many airlines fly them anymore.
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Here's Why The Airbus A350 Has That Black Mask Around The Cockpit
Is it Zorro? Or maybe a raccoon? No, it's an Airbus A350. And the black mask around the cockpit isn't just cool-looking. It serves some practical purposes.
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