An airplane has, for the first time, automatically landed itself after an in-flight emergency, according to the system’s manufacturer.

A new prototype plane features a screen instead of a front-facing window in its cockpit. The technology is closer to the mainstream than it sounds. Airplane design has basically remained unchanged for ...

NBC's Tom Costello examines the risk of lithium-ion battery fires on airplanes. A crowded airliner can carry as many as 1,000 ...

Commercial airplanes maintain moderate speeds to avoid issues like increased turbulence, higher energy costs, and elevated ticket prices, with their speed influenced by factors such as altitude, wind ...

Everyone generally knows about piston and rotary engines, with many a flamewar having been waged over the pros and cons of ...

Following an extensive review and comment process, the Federal Aviation Administration has published its final rule to reduce the carbon emissions of larger aircraft. The rule, which goes into effect ...

Olivia Young is a journalist and slow travel advocate. Her favorite travel days usually involve vegan food, wildlife sightings, and an occasional liability waiver. If you've ever wondered how massive ...

Recently a colleague asked me whether small airplanes are safe or not, citing recent small aircraft accidents. I learned to fly in a small civilian airplane, have flown them for over 50 years and ...

Every airline has branding on its planes, but for the most part all planes are painted white. Why? The light color reflects sunlight and solar radiation while the plane is in flight and keeps the ...

The grounding of the entire Boeing 737 MAX fleet earlier this year in March 2019 has many flyers asking what the safest airplane to fly is. Whether you're curious or have a heightened fear of flying, ...