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  • A Boomin' Beaver tugboat during a Naval Support Activity in Souda Bay, Greece
    15

    'Boomin' Beaver' Is The Smallest Active-Duty US Navy Vessel, And It's Adorable

    When you think of the navy, you tend to think of carriers and destroyers, but this tiny little vessel is the naval stalwart that will melt your heart.

    By Aakash Badree 4 days ago Read More
  • A family welcomes a teenager home at an airport gate
    40

    TSA May Let You Welcome Your Loved Ones Home Right At The Airport Gate Again

    You won't be able to eat at your favorite airport restaurant on a whim, but if you apply ahead of time, TSA may let you into a few select airports.

    By Nicholas Werner 7 days ago Read More
  • The Kettering Aerial Torpedo
    9

    The US Army Was Using Drones Way Before Most People Realize

    Early unmanned aircraft were developed over 100 years ago. It took a lot of work to get them off the ground, though, and to head toward their intended targets.

    By Ryan Erik King 8 days ago Read More
  • Sean Duffy has a worried look as he tries to explain something while pointing his hands to President Donald Trump who looks like he's either going to fall asleep or sorta hates Duffy.
    70

    We're Stuck With Sean Duffy As The Secretary Of Transportation Because It Was The Only Job Left For Trump's Buddies

    Who needs all that red tape anyway, right?

    By Lalita Chemello 9 days ago Read More
  • The USS Greeneville in dry dock
    38

    U.S. Navy Spent $3.4 Billion On Idled Submarines, Could Spend Another $3.1 Billion Waiting To Decommission More

    Over the last decade, the U.S. Navy has spent $3.4 billion on attack submarines waiting for maintenance, sometimes for years at a stretch.

    By Nicholas Werner 12 days ago Read More
  • The USS Abraham Lincoln pulls into port in Pattaya, Thailand on September 2, 2026
    166

    USS Abraham Lincoln Pulls Into Thailand A Rusty Mess After 286 Days At Sea

    It's the ship equivalent of being bleary-eyed and unshaven, it's still perfectly capable of doing its job; it just looks like it needs a shower.

    By Nicholas Werner 14 days ago Read More
  • Fly over during the Castle Double Malt Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, 2nd Test match between South Africa and New Zealand at DHL Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa.
    30

    Airline Defends Low Flyover Through Stadium Smokeshow

    The aerial display was admittedly cool as hell, especially with the second plane climbing through the smoke after clearing the playing surface.

    By Ryan Erik King 15 days ago Read More
  • MV Columbia at a port.
    19

    The Alaska Marine Highway Is (Probably) The Longest Ferry Ride Your Car Can Take

    Set your cruise control to nautical miles. Take your car on the Alaska Marine Highway—where your vehicle gets a front-row seat to glaciers.

    By Chris Tsui 16 days ago Read More
  • Blue, red, and silver MTA locomotive number 226
    18

    For The Price Of A BMW 5 Series, You Could Buy A Whole Damn Train

    This General Electric Genesis P32AC-DM locomotive, straight from the rails of the Metro-North Railroad, is just about the neatest thing I've seen on GovDeals.

    By Amber DaSilva 18 days ago Read More
  • A submersible vessel shines a light on a shipwreck discovered off the coast of Norway in 2003 during construction of the Ormen Lange pipeline.
    3

    Why A Shipwreck On The Ocean Floor Added Millions To The Cost Of A Natural Gas Pipeline

    A ship that had settled on the seafloor over 2½ centuries earlier suddenly came into view, and the consortium building a nearby pipeline was on the hook.

    By Charles Krome 18 days ago Read More
  • A Douglas airplane shows off its propellor and the forward portion of its engine
    15

    Car Vs. Airplane Engines: Why They're Built Differently

    The engine in your car and the one in a small plane have more in common than you might think, but there are plenty of differences between the two. Here's why.

    By Erik Sherman 18 days ago Read More
  • Cargo airplane without windows
    150

    Airplanes Should Not Have Windows

    I'm sure a bunch of you disagree, so prepare to hurl insults at me in the comments below. I don't care if this makes you boo, I've seen what makes you cheer.

    By Brad Brownell 19 days ago Read More
  • An Air Canada Express plane sits on the tarmac after it collided with a fire truck on the tarmac at LaGuardia Airport on March 23, 2026 in New York City.
    26

    FAA Fires Two LaGuardia Controllers For Leaving Work Early Before Fatal Crash

    Veteran controllers revealed that it was common for shift supervisors to let overworked controllers go home early as a reward.

    By Ryan Erik King 19 days ago Read More
  • Spirit Airlines planes sit parked at the Phoenix Goodyear Airport on May 8, 2026 in Goodyear, Arizona. The budget airline ceased all operations on May 2, 2026.
    20

    Google Bid $10 Million For Spirit Airlines' Corporate Data To Train AI

    A bankruptcy court will decide whether or not to approve the sale to Google in early September.

    By Ryan Erik King 21 days ago Read More
  • A Boeing 737 Max 7 during a demonstration flight
    33

    Boeing's Smallest 737 Max Variant Finally Achieves FAA Certification After A Decade Of Trying

    It's yet another win for Boeing, which has been on a bit of a streak lately.

    By Nicholas Werner 21 days ago Read More
  • Brooklyn, NY, USA - June 16, 2024: After 80 years of heavy daily use, New York plans to replace the rusting iconic triple cantilever section of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway in Brooklyn Heights.  by: George Wirt
    63

    Zohran Mamdani's Plan To Fix The Crumbling Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Is Bad, But It's The Best We Can Get

    This is likely the best option that's politically and economically viable, and it solves an issue that costs the city hundreds of millions of dollars each year.

    By Amber DaSilva 22 days ago Read More
  • Ship passing through Panama Canal
    22

    Empty Tanker Pays $4.6 Million To Cut Panama Canal Line

    Obviously, it would be a dream for shippers to avoid the auctions, the locks and Panama entirely.

    By Ryan Erik King 23 days ago Read More
  • A nuclear-powered Russian ship navigates the icy waters of the Arctic shipping route.
    50

    Climate Change Presented China With A New Potential Shipping Route For These Stressful Economic Times: The Arctic

    It's not a route for the faint of heart.

    By Lalita Chemello 24 days ago Read More
  • EDITOR'S NOTE: This Handout image was provided by a third-party organization and may not adhere to Getty Images' editorial policy.) In this handout photo obtained from the U.S. Defence Department, Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) sail in the Arabian Sea, Feb. 6, 2026. According to the U.S. government, the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. The deployment to the region comes as the U.S. continues to put pressure on Iran over its nuclear program and its response to recent anti-government protests. (Handout photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jesse Monford/U.S. Navy via Getty Images)
    207

    Trump Administration Covers Up Real Reason USS Abraham Lincoln Hasn't Been Resupplied: Because Iran Blew Up The Resupply Base

    Sailors and Marines on the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) have been enduring for a record-setting 250 days at sea

    By Logan K. Carter 28 days ago Read More
  • The researchers designed, built and programmed a small hardware device, which acts as a third-party entity that takes over two key computers on a 737 aircraft.
    8

    A $100 Coin-Sized Device Can Hijack A Boeing 737

    Before you cancel your flights, the team went out of its way to say that they all still fly on Boeing 737s. They don't think this is an imminent threat.

    By Nicholas Werner 29 days ago Read More
  • The U.S. Air Force One parked on tarmac at an airfield
    72

    5 Facts About Air Force One That We Swear We Didn't Make Up

    Air Force One isn't just a plush Boeing 747 that flies the president from point A to point B. It's an airborne oval office designed to survive a nuclear war.

    By Benjamin Gracias 1 month ago Read More
  • A JetBlue Airbus A320 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport with a mobile staircase attached
    13

    Florida Man Just Needed A Nap, So He Jumped A Barbed Wire Fence To Break Into An Airbus A320 And Sleep In The Bathroom

    JetBlue is claiming that this entire incident caused a flight delay, costing the giant corporation a grand total of $2,400.

    By Nicholas Werner 1 month ago Read More
  • An airliner flies over the ocean toward the setting sun
    14

    Planes Have To Enter The 'Oceanic Entry Point' With Perfect Timing

    Pilots face unique challenges when flying over oceans, including a lack of radar coverage. Here's how they manage and why timing is so crucial in these zones.

    By Nicholas Werner 1 month ago Read More
  • The USS Abraham Lincoln at sea
    150

    Crew Of Aircraft Carrier In Persian Gulf Reaches Breaking Point, Multiple Attempted Overboards Reported

    The USS Abraham Lincoln has spent a record-setting time at sea, going over 250 days without going into port, straining the mental health of those onboard.

    By Nicholas Werner 1 month ago Read More
  • A photo of the LA Metro E-line train on the street passing apartments with a glimpse of a skyline behind it
    31

    LA Metro To Give $600 To 2,000 LA County Residents Who Don't Drive Their Car For Five Weeks

    With the 2028 Olympics on the horizon, Los Angeles Metro is offering a cash incentive to convince residents that they can get around without a car.

    By Logan K. Carter 1 month ago Read More
  • A video of a dashcam video with a plane coming down towards a highway and sign.
    27

    21-Year-Old Flight Instructor Successfully Threads The Needle Through Highway Signage In Emergency Landing

    "I feel my training has prepared me exceptionally well for this moment," said Emily Shelton, the pilot who safely landed the plane.

    By Lalita Chemello 1 month ago Read More
  • Marine One carrying U.S. President Donald Trump departs from the Ellipse near the White House en route to Joint Base Andrews on August 04, 2026 in Washington, DC.
    89

    Marine One Came Within A Mile Of Hitting Regional Jet Over DC, Corps Called Flight Routine

    The cause of the two incidents may even be related.

    By Ryan Erik King 1 month ago Read More
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