When an airplane flies, the wings are designed to provide enough lift to overcome the airplane’s weight, so the plane doesn’t ...

The U.S. regularly deploys spy planes in the western Pacific to collect intelligence on its top military rival, China.

If you’re a frequent flier, you may barely pay attention to the routine stages of flight. Still, you know the basics: After takeoff, the airplane climbs for the first 15 to 20 minutes before reaching ...

Airlines have tamped down on carbon emissions by flying planes at higher altitudes. But this comes at a cost: the higher-flying aircraft are creating more contrails that last longer, worsening the ...

Reports of harrowing and sometimes tragic incidents aboard airplanes seem to have accelerated this year, leading many to wonder if it’s still safe to fly. Statistics suggest that flying commercial is ...

AOG (Aircraft On Ground) signifies an un-flyable aircraft, incurring substantial financial losses for operators, estimated between $10,000 to $100,000 per hour. The author draws a parallel between an ...