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  • An airliner flies over the ocean toward the setting sun
    0

    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 12 min 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 6 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.
    88

    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 7 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 8 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 9 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 9 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 12 days 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 12 days 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 15 days 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 15 days 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 15 days 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 17 days 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 21 days 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 22 days 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 23 days 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 24 days 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 27 days 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 27 days ago Read More
  • The U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly over the Statue of Liberty towards the Hudson River during the Sail4th 250 Tall Ships Parade and Flyover on July 04, 2026 in New York City
    126

    The Blue Angels' Too-Low Beach Flyover Was Dangerous As Hell And Shouldn't Have Happened, But The Video Still Kicks Ass

    In addition to likely violating FAA safety standards and putting civilians in danger, the Navy probably didn't give the pilot permission to fly that low.

    By Collin Woodard 28 days ago Read More
  • SR-71 mid-flight photographed at sunset
    17

    These Are 5 Of The Fastest Military Aircraft Ever Built

    When standard physics said it couldn't be done, these designers rewrote the rules. Step inside the absolute limits of supersonic aerospace engineering.

    By Chloe Clougher 30 days ago Read More
  • Passengers check in for United Airlines flights at O'Hare International Airport on January 23, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
    46

    New United Airlines Trial Allows Passengers To Drop Off Their Checked Bags The Night Before Flights

    One airline is exploring ways to make the line to its check-in counter move more efficiently.

    By Ryan Erik King 1 month ago Read More
  • This is a daylight view, December 30th, of the La Guardia Airport main terminal area in which a bomb exploded December 29th. First reports indicated that 12 people were killed and more than 70 injured when a powerful bomb ripped through a crowded baggage claim area. The ceiling collapsed and shattered glass flew in all directions. The baggage area is used jointly by Delta and Trans World airlines.
    32

    A Bomb Exploded Inside LaGuardia Airport In 1975, Killing 11 People, And America Mostly Just Forgot About It

    Over 50 years after it occurred, the bombing that rocked one of New York's largest airports remains an unsolved case.

    By Collin Woodard 1 month ago Read More
  • The Citic Tower in Beijing, China, with visible damage after a light aircraft crashed into it, with a security camera in the foreground
    54

    Here's Everything We Know About The Crash China Doesn't Want You To Know About

    In the long term, don't be surprised if we never get a full, official accounting of what happened.

    By Nicholas Werner 1 month ago Read More
  • A Boeing 747-8 jetliner practices touch and go landings on June 22, 2026 in Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
    72

    Trump's Fancy New Plane Is Too Big A Target To Fly On

    Air Force One is arguably the most recognizable aircraft in the world.

    By Ryan Erik King 1 month ago Read More
  • A Delta Airbus A319 landing at PDX in bright evening sunlight.
    65

    Firework Hits Delta Flight As It's Landing Because That's How America Celebrates The 4th Of July

    The pilots were able to land the plane without any issues, but the Federal Aviation Administration still plans to investigate the incident.

    By Collin Woodard 1 month ago Read More
  • NASA's X-59 experimental plane flies over the California desert
    148

    FAA Wants To Legalize Supersonic Flight If Sonic Booms Stay Quiet Enough

    What the FAA is saying now is, hey, the speed of the plane isn't the problem; the sonic boom's power is. So why not regulate the latter instead of the former?

    By Nicholas Werner 1 month ago Read More
  • Artist's rendering of a Skydweller drone flying above clouds above the sea as the sun shines down
    18

    Heroic Final Flight Of The Skydweller Drone Lasted Eight Days Through A Storm And Still Nearly Made It Home

    In all, the Skydweller flew for 192 hours and 14 minutes. Alas, the storm won in the end, and the noble flyer now resides at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico.

    By Nicholas Werner 1 month ago Read More
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