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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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The B-52 That Almost Hit A Plane Actually Almost Hit Another Plane Too
The prelim report stops short of casting any blame, but clearly this sort of thing can't happen again.
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The First Air Force One Had A Custom-Built Elevator For FDR's Wheelchair
The first plane that served as Air Force One didn't have pressurized cabins or room for dozens. But it was built to serve a president with a disability.
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What Happened To Boeing's Airborne Aircraft Carrier Plan?
In 1973, Boeing and the U.S. Air Force mulled a plan to turn a plane into an airborne aircraft carrier. It wasn't the first time for such a proposal.
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The U-2 Spy Plane May Be Old, But It's Celebrating Its 70th Birthday By Setting New Records
The U-2 is so old, it derailed a 1960 Eisenhower-Khrushchev summit. But it spent its 70th birthday eve flying longer and farther than any similar plane.
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This Massive 500-Foot-Wingspan Plane Was One Of Boeing's Most Ridiculous Designs
A gigantic wingspan was far from the only thing outsized about this proposed Boeing plane. But its huge ambitions led to its never getting off the ground.
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Helicopter Crashes Into Lake While Fighting Wildfire
A helicopter plunged into a lake on Sunday while collecting water in France.
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U.S. Fighter Jets Keep Having To Intercept Russian Spy Planes Near Alaskan Airspace, But It's Fine, It's Totally Fine
At least officially our government isn't worried, with NORAD saying the "Russian activity in the Alaskan ADIZ occurs regularly and is not seen as a threat."
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