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  • 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 1 day ago Read More
  • A Douglas airplane shows off its propellor and the forward portion of its engine
    12

    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 5 days ago Read More
  • Cargo airplane without windows
    151

    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 5 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 5 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 7 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 7 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 15 days ago Read More
  • The U.S. Air Force One parked on tarmac at an airfield
    77

    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 17 days 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 18 days 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 20 days 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 26 days 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 27 days ago Read More
  • Apollo Medflite Beechcraft C90 N48AP medical transport arrival into runway 8 at Albuquerque Sunport international airport.
    30

    Civilian Medevac Crash Likely Caused By Military GPS Jamming Exercise

    The crash was likely the first for civilian aircraft in the United States where GPS jamming was a contributing factor.

    By Ryan Erik King 28 days ago Read More
  • A Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric driving under the Stratolaunch Roc
    27

    Watch A Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric Drive Underneath The World's Largest Aircraft While It Takes Off

    Race car driver Patrick Long had to hold pace at the Cayenne EV's top speed while the massive Stratolaunch Roc took off, and the resulting video is awesome.

    By Amber DaSilva 29 days ago Read More
  • FDOT flying taxi proposal
    73

    Florida Thinks Flying Cars Are A Better Use Of $200 Million Than EV Chargers

    The cure for congestion is better public transit, but that conversation is so far outside the realm of possibility for Florida, it's not even worth having.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 29 days ago Read More
  • Two passengers talking on a plane
    230

    Religious Fanatics Replace Crying Babies As Worst Passengers To Encounter On Your Next Flight

    Sadly, the rest of the internet voicing its distain for sky preachers who ruin flights hasn't deterred this new generation of TikTok-fueled fanatics.

    By Collin Woodard 1 month ago Read More
  • Amelia Earhart standing next to her Lockheed Electra 10-E
    56

    Expedition Investigating Possible Wreckage Of Amelia Earhart's Plane Might Just Be Looking At A Downed Coconut Tree, But Why Not Check?

    For years, questions about Amelia Earhart's final flight have gone unanswered, but satellite images show what could be her plane on a remote island.

    By Justin Hughes 1 month ago Read More
  • Front three-quarters shot of a yellow Saab 9-5 wagon SARSYS Friction Tester parked in a parking lot
    9

    Volvos And Saabs Were Once Used As "Friction Testers" For Airport Runways

    Using friction testers in cars, especially in slippery conditions like snow or rain, can help keep planes safe during take-off and landing.

    By Logan K. Carter 1 month ago Read More
  • A model of the proposed paint scheme of the next generation of Air Force One is on display during a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and President Sergio Mattarella of Italy in the Oval Office of the White House October 16, 2019 in Washington, DC.
    86

    Boeing Has Now Lost Over $3 Billion On New Air Force One Program

    Trump returning to the White House in 2025 created an unforeseen problem: A petulant President expecting a new plane that wasn't ready.

    By Ryan Erik King 1 month ago Read More
  • Five freshly manufactured Boeing 737 Max aircraft parked at the company's airport in Renton, Washington
    42

    FAA Says Boeing Can Decide Whether Or Not Its Planes Are Safe, Again

    After some high-profile crashes, Boeing has finally re-earned the FAA's trust on self-certifying its planes.

    By Nicholas Werner 1 month ago Read More
  • Taika Waititi as Gandalf riding an eagle in an Air New Zealand in-flight safety video
    8

    In-Flight Safety Videos That Are Better Than The In-Flight Entertainment

    With massive budgets, big celebrity cameos, and premium production value, these are some of the best (and weirdest) in-flight safety videos ever made.

    By Nicholas Werner 1 month ago Read More
  • Rare color photo of Pan Am Flight 526A, Clipper Endeavor in the late 1940s.
    25

    Missing Pan Am Flight Crash Site Found Hidden 2,000 Feet Below The Atlantic's Surface 75 Years Later

    The events leading up to its demise inspired safety reforms and the emergency procedures most flyers ignore at the start of their flight before take-off today.

    By Lalita Chemello 1 month ago Read More
  • NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft takes off for its second flight Friday, March 20, 2026, near NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California.
    52

    Trump Administration Wants New Noise Threshold For Supersonic Planes By Mid-2027, What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

    The sonic booms that heavily restrained supersonic air travel could be a thing of the past.

    By Ryan Erik King 1 month ago Read More
  • US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after landing in Air Force One on July 19, 2026 in Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Trump is returning to the White House after attending the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final where Spain defeated reigning World Cup champions Argentina, who were led by Lionel Messi, with the lone goal coming from Ferran Torres #7 in the 106th minute of extra time.
    87

    Trump's New Air Force One Getting 'Maxed Out' Upgraded To Final Form

    The Secret Service apparently advised the President not to fly the new plane, citing security concerns.

    By Ryan Erik King 1 month ago Read More
  • Greyhound's helicopter bus as part of its Greyhound Skyways taking flight. It looks like what you would expect a combined helicopter and bus would look like.
    3

    Greyhound's 1940s Helicopter Bus Concept Was Basically An Early VTOL For Post-War's Common Man: What's Streaming

    Since humans first took to the skies, we've fantasized about personal, convenient air travel.

    By Lalita Chemello 1 month ago Read More
  • A Boeing 737 MAX taxis across an airport
    49

    737 Max Is Now Boeing's Best-Selling Plane Ever, Despite Crashes And Blowouts

    For all of us, the risk is that Boeing could rush for the money at the expense of safety, again.

    By Nicholas Werner 2 months ago Read More
  • U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media after departing Air Force One at Miami International Airport on March 27, 2026 in Miami, Florida.
    127

    United Airlines Will Offer Free Flight Changes To Avoid Trump International Airport

    The memo instructs reservation agents to process itinerary shifts away from Trump International Airport to Fort Lauderdale or Miami as an even exchange.

    By Ryan Erik King 2 months ago Read More
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