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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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Here's Why New Boeing Aircraft Are Painted Green
Before a new Boeing plane gets an airline's distinctive colors, it's covered in patchy shades of green. But the paint isn't green to begin with.
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Passenger Airliner Flies Over Live-Fire Chinese Navy Exercise
The audio recording of the conversation between the flight crew and air traffic control sounds like it was ripped from the pages of a Tom Clancy novel.
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Pilot Spills Coffee, Grounds Airbus
It's reasonable to ask whether a cup of coffee is even permitted in the cockpit, especially while taxiing across one of the busiest airports in the world.
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The Fastest Passenger Plane In The World Is This Bombardier Private Jet
Looking for speed, style, and sophistication all in a single plane? This Bombardier private jet may be just what you're looking for. Here's what to know.
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Here's Why Spirit Has Declared Bankruptcy Twice In One Year
What? They couldn't get it right the first time?
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Southwest Adds Secondary Cockpit Barrier, Allowing Pilots To Safely Dash To The Toilet
This feature will be a common sight on all commercial planes in the future.
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Air Force One's Iconic Livery Was Co-Designed By This Legendary Car Designer
What do the Studebaker Avanti and Air Force One have in common? Their look was designed by the same man ... though he had JFK's help with the plane.
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