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 ...

It doesn't matter whether you're traveling in the air, water, or road the vast majority of transportation vehicles in each mode have one thing in common: Headlights. You'll find headlights on roadway ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Discover the world's largest airplanes, from the Antonov An-225 Mriya to the Boeing 777-9, each showcasing impressive engineering and playing vital roles in aviation. These aircraft cater to passenger ...

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

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 ...

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, ...

These micro airplanes are a ton of fun! You can have as much fun as flying with bigger models but at a better price.

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 ...

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