Featured in AviationBYVictoria ScottAug 2, 2022ShareWatch What Happens When an Airline Tug Jackknifes With a Jet in TowLuckily, the tug driver was fine, but it’s a great example of why towing a 90,000-pound plane is not as easy as it looks. BYVictoria ScottAug 2, 2022ShareBYLewin DayAug 2, 2022ShareCanada to Roll Out Luxury Tax for Cars, Boats, Private Planes Over $100KAll new cars and planes priced above $100,000 and boats above $250,000 will be subject to the new tax, which comes out to 10 percent of the item’s total cost. BYLewin DayAug 2, 2022ShareBYVictoria ScottJul 27, 2022ShareUS Senators Urge DOT To Punish Airlines More for Excessive DelaysWith as many cancellations halfway into the year as seen in all of 2021, the DOT is facing growing calls for action. BYVictoria ScottJul 27, 2022ShareBYLewin DayJul 25, 2022ShareTwo Delta Planes Collide in Ground Incident at Miami AirportThe low-speed collision led to extended delays for both flights involved. BYLewin DayJul 25, 2022ShareBYVictoria ScottJul 21, 2022ShareFAA Boss Says Air Travel Is Better, 5,584 Delayed Flights Yesterday Says OtherwiseThe FAA says things are better, but there’s still a lot of delays for travelers. BYVictoria ScottJul 21, 2022ShareBYLewin DayJul 19, 2022ShareFlights Halted After UK Heat Wave Melts London Luton Airport RunwayTemperatures in the UK soared to all-year highs on Monday, with authorities urging extreme caution in the unprecedented conditions. BYLewin DayJul 19, 2022ShareBYLewin DayJul 6, 2022ShareSummer Travel Chaos: British Airways, Lufthansa Cancel 2,500 FlightsTraveling abroad soon? You might want to have a Plan B, or C, or maybe even D. BYLewin DayJul 6, 2022ShareBYVictoria ScottJun 29, 2022ShareShared Bunk Bed ‘Sleep Pods’ Coming to Long-Haul Economy FlightsThe world’s first lie-flat option for all of us economy plebeians is finally on its way. BYVictoria ScottJun 29, 2022ShareBYVictoria ScottJun 23, 2022ShareHere Are the Worst Airports For Delays This Summer, And WhyBad weather, staffing shortages, and high travel means flying will be more painful than ever this summer holiday season. BYVictoria ScottJun 23, 2022ShareBYVictoria ScottJun 17, 2022ShareFAA Fighting California County Over Leaded Fuel Ban for PlanesLeaded gasoline is ancient history–except for the skies above us. BYVictoria ScottJun 17, 2022ShareBYVictoria ScottJun 7, 2022ShareRussia’s Stolen Planes Will Soon Become Worthless Thanks to Bootleg PartsRussia is about to make $10 billion worth of stolen airplanes junk. BYVictoria ScottJun 7, 2022ShareBYJerry PerezJun 3, 2022ShareCo-Piloting a Helicopter to the Indy 500: Flying Cars Are Already HereThe dream of flying cars has already been realized by personal helicopters—if you can afford one. BYJerry PerezJun 3, 2022ShareBYVictoria ScottJun 2, 2022ShareAsleep at the Yoke: Commercial Pilots Accused of Catnaps at 38K FeetNaps are great, except when it’s both you and your copilot taking one together at 38,000 feet. BYVictoria ScottJun 2, 2022ShareBYVictoria ScottMay 31, 2022ShareChina Bans Most Russian Planes From Airspace Because They’re StolenRussia finds fewer and fewer countries willing to tolerate its unprecedented jet theft. BYVictoria ScottMay 31, 2022ShareBYVictoria ScottMay 25, 2022ShareBombardier’s New Almost-Supersonic Private Jet Tops Out at Mach .94The $78 million dollar plane is faster than any commercial airliner currently flying. BYVictoria ScottMay 25, 2022ShareBYVictoria ScottMay 11, 2022ShareVirgin Orbit Is Building a Fleet of Rocket-Launching Boeing 747sIt’s all about satellites. BYVictoria ScottMay 11, 2022ShareBYEmma HelfrichMay 9, 2022ShareNavy Nearly Got A Single-Seat A-6 Intruder Instead Of The A-7 Corsair IIThe story of how a major modification of Grumman’s A-6 Intruder almost replaced the A-4 Skyhawk in the Navy’s light attack role. BYEmma HelfrichMay 9, 2022ShareBYVictoria ScottMay 4, 2022ShareSevere Turbulence Rips Off Passenger Plane’s Winglet During FlightGenerally, the plane should not have parts fall off at 36,000 feet. BYVictoria ScottMay 4, 2022ShareBYVictoria ScottApr 28, 2022ShareNASA’s Boeing 747-Based Flying Telescope SOFIA Is Being RetiredThe airborne infrared telescope will land for good this year after nearly a decade of scientific accomplishments. BYVictoria ScottApr 28, 2022ShareBYRob StumpfApr 25, 2022ShareFAA Revokes YouTuber’s Pilot License for Crashing His Plane for ViewsThe FAA says Trevor Jacob’s actions were “careless and reckless” in a letter. BYRob StumpfApr 25, 2022ShareBYHazel SouthwellApr 21, 2022ShareHere’s Why People Don’t Barf on Planes as Much as They Used ToThe reason’s pretty simple, and no, it’s not because you’re getting stronger. BYHazel SouthwellApr 21, 2022ShareBYKristin V. ShawApr 16, 2022ShareThis 2009 Pontiac G8 GT Used to Chase U-2 Spy Planes, and Now It Can Be YoursCars like this Pontiac were requisitioned by the U.S. government for many years to help land U-2 reconnaissance aircraft. BYKristin V. ShawApr 16, 2022ShareBYVictoria ScottMar 31, 2022ShareSee the Ultra-Luxe First Class Suites in Singapore Airlines’ Revised Airbus A380If you need to fly from NYC to Singapore, do it in style. BYVictoria ScottMar 31, 2022ShareBYVictoria ScottMar 31, 2022SharePlanned 10,300-Mile Trip Could Become World’s Longest Flight by DistanceCathay Pacific Airways’ modified route between NYC and Hong Kong would set a record. BYVictoria ScottMar 31, 2022ShareBYJerry PerezMar 29, 2022ShareFuel Shortages, Around-the-Building TSA Lines Made for an Austin Airport NightmareLong lines, abandoned rental cars, and not enough jet fuel were some of the things travelers had to deal with in Austin this weekend. BYJerry PerezMar 29, 2022ShareBYVictoria ScottMar 28, 2022Share$10B in Passenger Jets Still Stuck in Russia as Time’s Up for Companies to Get Them BackThe EU deadline to cancel jet leases is Monday, and more than 400 planes are still in Russia. BYVictoria ScottMar 28, 2022ShareBYVictoria ScottMar 14, 2022SharePutin Signs Law Allowing Russian Air Carriers to Seize Western Jets Worth $10BThe Russian government wants to allow for the repurposing of more than 500 jets for domestic travel. BYVictoria ScottMar 14, 2022ShareBYPeter HolderithMar 11, 2022ShareThis 21-Foot-Tall Giant Is the Largest Hummer H1 on the Planet, and It Actually DrivesThe monster Hummer was built by—who else—a billionaire sheikh in the United Arab Emirates. BYPeter HolderithMar 11, 2022ShareBYVictoria ScottMar 2, 2022ShareJetBlue Pilot Removed From Cockpit After Failing Breathalyzer Test Just Before TakeoffThe pilot blew a 0.17 after a TSA agent noticed he looked impaired while passing through security. BYVictoria ScottMar 2, 2022ShareBYJames GilboyFeb 7, 2022ShareThe Red Pig: How the Original AMG Ended Up Testing Fighter Jet Parts Before VanishingPossibly the most important AMG in history has a wild story. BYJames GilboyFeb 7, 2022ShareBYJerry PerezFeb 7, 2022ShareDelta CEO: Put Convicted Unruly Passengers On a No-Fly ListCurrently, passengers convicted of causing trouble with one airline can simply fly with another. Delta’s CEO wants to change that. BYJerry PerezFeb 7, 2022ShareBYRob StumpfJan 19, 2022ShareYouTuber Accused of Crashing a Plane for Views. Now the Feds Are InvestigatingEveryone’s talking about it, including the FAA. BYRob StumpfJan 19, 2022ShareBYLewin DayJan 17, 2022ShareFlying Above the Clouds in a Powered Parachute Is Peaceful and TerrifyingSoaring high up in the air in little more than a motorized chair ain’t for the faint of heart. BYLewin DayJan 17, 2022ShareBYPeter HolderithDec 28, 2021ShareWildly Strong Headwinds Force Boeing 737 to Stop 700 Miles Short for FuelAn American Airlines flight bound for Phoenix was forced to make a pitstop in Oklahoma City. BYPeter HolderithDec 28, 2021ShareBYPeter HolderithDec 6, 2021ShareUnited Airlines Flew a Passenger Flight With Sustainable Aviation Fuel. What’s Next?The implications of the single-engine test are big. BYPeter HolderithDec 6, 2021ShareBYJames GilboyNov 25, 2021ShareBehold the Boeing Jet-Powered Outhouse That Runs a 31-Second Quarter-MileYou’ve heard of a supercar, now meet the poopercar. BYJames GilboyNov 25, 2021ShareBYLewin DayNov 24, 2021ShareWatch a Plane Narrowly Miss Skydivers When It Stalls, Nosedives After JumpNobody was injured, with the plane making a safe landing after the harrowing incident. BYLewin DayNov 24, 2021ShareBYJerry PerezNov 12, 2021ShareBell’s In-Depth Helicopter Configurator Is a Next-Level Time SuckBecause who doesn’t like wasting time configuring big, expensive toys? BYJerry PerezNov 12, 2021ShareBYJames GilboyNov 10, 2021ShareThere’s a Pro-Grade Airbus A320 Simulator Tucked in This Convenience StoreGo in for a slushie, come out knowing how to land an airliner. BYJames GilboyNov 10, 2021ShareBYLewin DayOct 20, 2021ShareRolls-Royce, Boeing Fly 747 With an Engine Using 100% Sustainable FuelAviation emissions have a significant impact, and sustainable fuels could help to mitigate that in future. BYLewin DayOct 20, 2021ShareBYLewin DayOct 17, 2021ShareRetired Boeing 747 Repurposed for Seattle Apartment Complex LoungeIt’s a fitting tribute to the big plane by the legendary Seattle company. BYLewin DayOct 17, 2021ShareBYPeter HolderithOct 6, 2021ShareScrapped Airliner Stuck Under Bridge in IndiaThere are trailering mishaps, and then there’s getting a plane, trailer, and truck stuck under a bridge on a busy highway. BYPeter HolderithOct 6, 2021ShareBYRob StumpfSep 2, 2021ShareIf Leaded Fuel Is so Bad, Why Are Airplanes Still Using It?Despite leaded gas being illegal for road use in cars since 1996, our skies are littered with 170,000 lead-burning airplanes. What gives? BYRob StumpfSep 2, 2021ShareBYJames GilboyAug 19, 2021ShareThis $9M B-17 Flying Fortress Project Plane Is Just Waiting for You to Build ItSome assembly (and lots more money) required. BYJames GilboyAug 19, 2021ShareBYRob StumpfAug 12, 2021ShareHelicopter Pilot Ticketed for Landing at Dairy Queen to Buy CakeWho knows what this guy would do-o-o…for a Klondike bar. BYRob StumpfAug 12, 2021ShareBYJames GilboyAug 11, 2021ShareGolly, I Wonder Why Tank Tread Landing Gear Never Took OffReinventing the wheel only ever ends one way. BYJames GilboyAug 11, 2021ShareBYLewin DayJul 24, 2021ShareLego Airbus A380 Is a Spot-On Recreation of the World’s Largest AirlinerYou can even build your own if you’ve got 10 months to do it. BYLewin DayJul 24, 2021ShareBYKristin V. ShawJul 11, 2021ShareWhy You Should Skip the Flight and Road-Trip With Your KidsDriving 1300 miles can be a very cool bonding experience. Especially with just one music-loving tween. BYKristin V. ShawJul 11, 2021ShareBYChris TsuiJul 1, 2021SharePorsche and Embraer Deliver First Private Jet ‘Duet’ With Matching 911 Turbo SOnly 10 will ever be made and this combo now resides in Fort Lauderdale. BYChris TsuiJul 1, 2021ShareBYPeter HolderithJun 25, 2021ShareCold War Engine Swap: Meet the 1963 Buick Wildcat With an A-12 Archangel Start-Cart EngineFrom A-12 Oxcart to ’63 Wildcat: this Nailhead V8 has had an interesting life, to say the least. BYPeter HolderithJun 25, 2021ShareBYPeter HolderithJun 25, 2021Share‘I Had to Rev the Snot Out of the Buicks’: Wild Stories From an SR-71 Blackbird Crew ChiefFormer Air Force Crew Chief Greg Edmonson had quite a bit to share about his days keeping the fastest jet ever built in the air. BYPeter HolderithJun 25, 2021ShareBYPeter HolderithJun 17, 2021ShareWild-Looking ‘Open Rotor’ Engine Could Cut Airliner Emissions by a Massive 20 PercentAlong with boosting fuel efficiency, it’s slated to maintain existing performance and noise levels. BYPeter HolderithJun 17, 2021ShareBYJames GilboyJun 3, 2021ShareUnited Airlines Says It’s Bringing Back Supersonic Passenger Flight With 15 New Jets on OrderThe Boom Overture is said to be capable of traveling at Mach 1.7, or nearly 1,300 mph. BYJames GilboyJun 3, 2021ShareBYLewin DayMay 20, 2021ShareA DC-3 Transport Aircraft Makes an Eye-Catching RVThe former-plane-turned-RV draws plenty of attention when it’s out on the highway. BYLewin DayMay 20, 2021ShareBYJames GilboyMay 20, 2021ShareCongress Could Play Up Sustainable Fuels to Cut Down on Airplane Emissions: ReportThe bill could award producers of sustainable fuel up to $2 per gallon in tax discounts. BYJames GilboyMay 20, 2021ShareBYWill Sabel CourtneyMay 18, 2021ShareDoomed Lion Air Boeing 737 Max Nearly Crashed One Day Earlier, But Was Saved By Off-Duty PilotA pilot hitching a ride in the cockpit showed the flight crew how to regain control of the plane in time to save it, according to a new report. BYWill Sabel CourtneyMay 18, 2021ShareBYJonathon KleinMay 10, 2021ShareBoeing Knew About 737 Max Issue Two Years Before Fatal Crashes: ReportBoeing released a statement saying it knew of the safety flaws two years before the crashes. BYJonathon KleinMay 10, 2021ShareBYChris TsuiMay 10, 2021ShareWatch This Plane Crash Into a Roadside Ditch Via Lucky Driver’s DashcamThe Cirrus SR20 was being piloted by a flight instructor at the time. BYChris TsuiMay 10, 2021ShareBYJames GilboyApr 13, 2021ShareThis Working Airplane-Bodied RV With a Full Cockpit Is on Craigslist for $28KThis RV’s builder spent 36 years on the run from the cops, and that’s only part of this thing’s wild backstory. BYJames GilboyApr 13, 2021ShareBYPeter HolderithMar 10, 2021ShareJump Back a Century in Time With This AI-Colorized 1920s Footage of a Flight Over EuropeNo lines, no security—just radial engines ticking away and incredible views. BYPeter HolderithMar 10, 2021ShareBYKristin V. ShawFeb 21, 2021ShareThere’s a Boeing 737 For Sale on Facebook for the Price of a New FerrariWho knew the private jet life could be so cheap? There is one catch, though. BYKristin V. ShawFeb 21, 2021ShareBYStephen WalkerJan 21, 2021ShareThe Truth About Going From Flying Airplanes To HelicoptersThey both fly, but they are essentially very different animals. The good, the bad, and the ugly of going from fixed-wing to rotary-wing flying. BYStephen WalkerJan 21, 2021ShareBYRob StumpfJan 11, 2021ShareHow a Small Airline Hacked Together Its Own Fleet of Dodge Neon Airport Baggage TractorsSawzall problems require sawzall solutions. BYRob StumpfJan 11, 2021ShareBYJames GilboyJan 7, 2021ShareAirbus A320 Completely Tangled in Streamers After Mid-Air Collision With Giant Party BalloonMaybe releasing big, floating objects within close proximity to an airport is a bad idea. BYJames GilboyJan 7, 2021Share123456
BYVictoria ScottAug 2, 2022ShareWatch What Happens When an Airline Tug Jackknifes With a Jet in TowLuckily, the tug driver was fine, but it’s a great example of why towing a 90,000-pound plane is not as easy as it looks. BYVictoria ScottAug 2, 2022Share
BYLewin DayAug 2, 2022ShareCanada to Roll Out Luxury Tax for Cars, Boats, Private Planes Over $100KAll new cars and planes priced above $100,000 and boats above $250,000 will be subject to the new tax, which comes out to 10 percent of the item’s total cost. BYLewin DayAug 2, 2022Share
BYVictoria ScottJul 27, 2022ShareUS Senators Urge DOT To Punish Airlines More for Excessive DelaysWith as many cancellations halfway into the year as seen in all of 2021, the DOT is facing growing calls for action. BYVictoria ScottJul 27, 2022Share
BYLewin DayJul 25, 2022ShareTwo Delta Planes Collide in Ground Incident at Miami AirportThe low-speed collision led to extended delays for both flights involved. BYLewin DayJul 25, 2022Share
BYVictoria ScottJul 21, 2022ShareFAA Boss Says Air Travel Is Better, 5,584 Delayed Flights Yesterday Says OtherwiseThe FAA says things are better, but there’s still a lot of delays for travelers. BYVictoria ScottJul 21, 2022Share
BYLewin DayJul 19, 2022ShareFlights Halted After UK Heat Wave Melts London Luton Airport RunwayTemperatures in the UK soared to all-year highs on Monday, with authorities urging extreme caution in the unprecedented conditions. BYLewin DayJul 19, 2022Share
BYLewin DayJul 6, 2022ShareSummer Travel Chaos: British Airways, Lufthansa Cancel 2,500 FlightsTraveling abroad soon? You might want to have a Plan B, or C, or maybe even D. BYLewin DayJul 6, 2022Share
BYVictoria ScottJun 29, 2022ShareShared Bunk Bed ‘Sleep Pods’ Coming to Long-Haul Economy FlightsThe world’s first lie-flat option for all of us economy plebeians is finally on its way. BYVictoria ScottJun 29, 2022Share
BYVictoria ScottJun 23, 2022ShareHere Are the Worst Airports For Delays This Summer, And WhyBad weather, staffing shortages, and high travel means flying will be more painful than ever this summer holiday season. BYVictoria ScottJun 23, 2022Share
BYVictoria ScottJun 17, 2022ShareFAA Fighting California County Over Leaded Fuel Ban for PlanesLeaded gasoline is ancient history–except for the skies above us. BYVictoria ScottJun 17, 2022Share
BYVictoria ScottJun 7, 2022ShareRussia’s Stolen Planes Will Soon Become Worthless Thanks to Bootleg PartsRussia is about to make $10 billion worth of stolen airplanes junk. BYVictoria ScottJun 7, 2022Share
BYJerry PerezJun 3, 2022ShareCo-Piloting a Helicopter to the Indy 500: Flying Cars Are Already HereThe dream of flying cars has already been realized by personal helicopters—if you can afford one. BYJerry PerezJun 3, 2022Share
BYVictoria ScottJun 2, 2022ShareAsleep at the Yoke: Commercial Pilots Accused of Catnaps at 38K FeetNaps are great, except when it’s both you and your copilot taking one together at 38,000 feet. BYVictoria ScottJun 2, 2022Share
BYVictoria ScottMay 31, 2022ShareChina Bans Most Russian Planes From Airspace Because They’re StolenRussia finds fewer and fewer countries willing to tolerate its unprecedented jet theft. BYVictoria ScottMay 31, 2022Share
BYVictoria ScottMay 25, 2022ShareBombardier’s New Almost-Supersonic Private Jet Tops Out at Mach .94The $78 million dollar plane is faster than any commercial airliner currently flying. BYVictoria ScottMay 25, 2022Share
BYVictoria ScottMay 11, 2022ShareVirgin Orbit Is Building a Fleet of Rocket-Launching Boeing 747sIt’s all about satellites. BYVictoria ScottMay 11, 2022Share
BYEmma HelfrichMay 9, 2022ShareNavy Nearly Got A Single-Seat A-6 Intruder Instead Of The A-7 Corsair IIThe story of how a major modification of Grumman’s A-6 Intruder almost replaced the A-4 Skyhawk in the Navy’s light attack role. BYEmma HelfrichMay 9, 2022Share
BYVictoria ScottMay 4, 2022ShareSevere Turbulence Rips Off Passenger Plane’s Winglet During FlightGenerally, the plane should not have parts fall off at 36,000 feet. BYVictoria ScottMay 4, 2022Share
BYVictoria ScottApr 28, 2022ShareNASA’s Boeing 747-Based Flying Telescope SOFIA Is Being RetiredThe airborne infrared telescope will land for good this year after nearly a decade of scientific accomplishments. BYVictoria ScottApr 28, 2022Share
BYRob StumpfApr 25, 2022ShareFAA Revokes YouTuber’s Pilot License for Crashing His Plane for ViewsThe FAA says Trevor Jacob’s actions were “careless and reckless” in a letter. BYRob StumpfApr 25, 2022Share
BYHazel SouthwellApr 21, 2022ShareHere’s Why People Don’t Barf on Planes as Much as They Used ToThe reason’s pretty simple, and no, it’s not because you’re getting stronger. BYHazel SouthwellApr 21, 2022Share
BYKristin V. ShawApr 16, 2022ShareThis 2009 Pontiac G8 GT Used to Chase U-2 Spy Planes, and Now It Can Be YoursCars like this Pontiac were requisitioned by the U.S. government for many years to help land U-2 reconnaissance aircraft. BYKristin V. ShawApr 16, 2022Share
BYVictoria ScottMar 31, 2022ShareSee the Ultra-Luxe First Class Suites in Singapore Airlines’ Revised Airbus A380If you need to fly from NYC to Singapore, do it in style. BYVictoria ScottMar 31, 2022Share
BYVictoria ScottMar 31, 2022SharePlanned 10,300-Mile Trip Could Become World’s Longest Flight by DistanceCathay Pacific Airways’ modified route between NYC and Hong Kong would set a record. BYVictoria ScottMar 31, 2022Share
BYJerry PerezMar 29, 2022ShareFuel Shortages, Around-the-Building TSA Lines Made for an Austin Airport NightmareLong lines, abandoned rental cars, and not enough jet fuel were some of the things travelers had to deal with in Austin this weekend. BYJerry PerezMar 29, 2022Share
BYVictoria ScottMar 28, 2022Share$10B in Passenger Jets Still Stuck in Russia as Time’s Up for Companies to Get Them BackThe EU deadline to cancel jet leases is Monday, and more than 400 planes are still in Russia. BYVictoria ScottMar 28, 2022Share
BYVictoria ScottMar 14, 2022SharePutin Signs Law Allowing Russian Air Carriers to Seize Western Jets Worth $10BThe Russian government wants to allow for the repurposing of more than 500 jets for domestic travel. BYVictoria ScottMar 14, 2022Share
BYPeter HolderithMar 11, 2022ShareThis 21-Foot-Tall Giant Is the Largest Hummer H1 on the Planet, and It Actually DrivesThe monster Hummer was built by—who else—a billionaire sheikh in the United Arab Emirates. BYPeter HolderithMar 11, 2022Share
BYVictoria ScottMar 2, 2022ShareJetBlue Pilot Removed From Cockpit After Failing Breathalyzer Test Just Before TakeoffThe pilot blew a 0.17 after a TSA agent noticed he looked impaired while passing through security. BYVictoria ScottMar 2, 2022Share
BYJames GilboyFeb 7, 2022ShareThe Red Pig: How the Original AMG Ended Up Testing Fighter Jet Parts Before VanishingPossibly the most important AMG in history has a wild story. BYJames GilboyFeb 7, 2022Share
BYJerry PerezFeb 7, 2022ShareDelta CEO: Put Convicted Unruly Passengers On a No-Fly ListCurrently, passengers convicted of causing trouble with one airline can simply fly with another. Delta’s CEO wants to change that. BYJerry PerezFeb 7, 2022Share
BYRob StumpfJan 19, 2022ShareYouTuber Accused of Crashing a Plane for Views. Now the Feds Are InvestigatingEveryone’s talking about it, including the FAA. BYRob StumpfJan 19, 2022Share
BYLewin DayJan 17, 2022ShareFlying Above the Clouds in a Powered Parachute Is Peaceful and TerrifyingSoaring high up in the air in little more than a motorized chair ain’t for the faint of heart. BYLewin DayJan 17, 2022Share
BYPeter HolderithDec 28, 2021ShareWildly Strong Headwinds Force Boeing 737 to Stop 700 Miles Short for FuelAn American Airlines flight bound for Phoenix was forced to make a pitstop in Oklahoma City. BYPeter HolderithDec 28, 2021Share
BYPeter HolderithDec 6, 2021ShareUnited Airlines Flew a Passenger Flight With Sustainable Aviation Fuel. What’s Next?The implications of the single-engine test are big. BYPeter HolderithDec 6, 2021Share
BYJames GilboyNov 25, 2021ShareBehold the Boeing Jet-Powered Outhouse That Runs a 31-Second Quarter-MileYou’ve heard of a supercar, now meet the poopercar. BYJames GilboyNov 25, 2021Share
BYLewin DayNov 24, 2021ShareWatch a Plane Narrowly Miss Skydivers When It Stalls, Nosedives After JumpNobody was injured, with the plane making a safe landing after the harrowing incident. BYLewin DayNov 24, 2021Share
BYJerry PerezNov 12, 2021ShareBell’s In-Depth Helicopter Configurator Is a Next-Level Time SuckBecause who doesn’t like wasting time configuring big, expensive toys? BYJerry PerezNov 12, 2021Share
BYJames GilboyNov 10, 2021ShareThere’s a Pro-Grade Airbus A320 Simulator Tucked in This Convenience StoreGo in for a slushie, come out knowing how to land an airliner. BYJames GilboyNov 10, 2021Share
BYLewin DayOct 20, 2021ShareRolls-Royce, Boeing Fly 747 With an Engine Using 100% Sustainable FuelAviation emissions have a significant impact, and sustainable fuels could help to mitigate that in future. BYLewin DayOct 20, 2021Share
BYLewin DayOct 17, 2021ShareRetired Boeing 747 Repurposed for Seattle Apartment Complex LoungeIt’s a fitting tribute to the big plane by the legendary Seattle company. BYLewin DayOct 17, 2021Share
BYPeter HolderithOct 6, 2021ShareScrapped Airliner Stuck Under Bridge in IndiaThere are trailering mishaps, and then there’s getting a plane, trailer, and truck stuck under a bridge on a busy highway. BYPeter HolderithOct 6, 2021Share
BYRob StumpfSep 2, 2021ShareIf Leaded Fuel Is so Bad, Why Are Airplanes Still Using It?Despite leaded gas being illegal for road use in cars since 1996, our skies are littered with 170,000 lead-burning airplanes. What gives? BYRob StumpfSep 2, 2021Share
BYJames GilboyAug 19, 2021ShareThis $9M B-17 Flying Fortress Project Plane Is Just Waiting for You to Build ItSome assembly (and lots more money) required. BYJames GilboyAug 19, 2021Share
BYRob StumpfAug 12, 2021ShareHelicopter Pilot Ticketed for Landing at Dairy Queen to Buy CakeWho knows what this guy would do-o-o…for a Klondike bar. BYRob StumpfAug 12, 2021Share
BYJames GilboyAug 11, 2021ShareGolly, I Wonder Why Tank Tread Landing Gear Never Took OffReinventing the wheel only ever ends one way. BYJames GilboyAug 11, 2021Share
BYLewin DayJul 24, 2021ShareLego Airbus A380 Is a Spot-On Recreation of the World’s Largest AirlinerYou can even build your own if you’ve got 10 months to do it. BYLewin DayJul 24, 2021Share
BYKristin V. ShawJul 11, 2021ShareWhy You Should Skip the Flight and Road-Trip With Your KidsDriving 1300 miles can be a very cool bonding experience. Especially with just one music-loving tween. BYKristin V. ShawJul 11, 2021Share
BYChris TsuiJul 1, 2021SharePorsche and Embraer Deliver First Private Jet ‘Duet’ With Matching 911 Turbo SOnly 10 will ever be made and this combo now resides in Fort Lauderdale. BYChris TsuiJul 1, 2021Share
BYPeter HolderithJun 25, 2021ShareCold War Engine Swap: Meet the 1963 Buick Wildcat With an A-12 Archangel Start-Cart EngineFrom A-12 Oxcart to ’63 Wildcat: this Nailhead V8 has had an interesting life, to say the least. BYPeter HolderithJun 25, 2021Share
BYPeter HolderithJun 25, 2021Share‘I Had to Rev the Snot Out of the Buicks’: Wild Stories From an SR-71 Blackbird Crew ChiefFormer Air Force Crew Chief Greg Edmonson had quite a bit to share about his days keeping the fastest jet ever built in the air. BYPeter HolderithJun 25, 2021Share
BYPeter HolderithJun 17, 2021ShareWild-Looking ‘Open Rotor’ Engine Could Cut Airliner Emissions by a Massive 20 PercentAlong with boosting fuel efficiency, it’s slated to maintain existing performance and noise levels. BYPeter HolderithJun 17, 2021Share
BYJames GilboyJun 3, 2021ShareUnited Airlines Says It’s Bringing Back Supersonic Passenger Flight With 15 New Jets on OrderThe Boom Overture is said to be capable of traveling at Mach 1.7, or nearly 1,300 mph. BYJames GilboyJun 3, 2021Share
BYLewin DayMay 20, 2021ShareA DC-3 Transport Aircraft Makes an Eye-Catching RVThe former-plane-turned-RV draws plenty of attention when it’s out on the highway. BYLewin DayMay 20, 2021Share
BYJames GilboyMay 20, 2021ShareCongress Could Play Up Sustainable Fuels to Cut Down on Airplane Emissions: ReportThe bill could award producers of sustainable fuel up to $2 per gallon in tax discounts. BYJames GilboyMay 20, 2021Share
BYWill Sabel CourtneyMay 18, 2021ShareDoomed Lion Air Boeing 737 Max Nearly Crashed One Day Earlier, But Was Saved By Off-Duty PilotA pilot hitching a ride in the cockpit showed the flight crew how to regain control of the plane in time to save it, according to a new report. BYWill Sabel CourtneyMay 18, 2021Share
BYJonathon KleinMay 10, 2021ShareBoeing Knew About 737 Max Issue Two Years Before Fatal Crashes: ReportBoeing released a statement saying it knew of the safety flaws two years before the crashes. BYJonathon KleinMay 10, 2021Share
BYChris TsuiMay 10, 2021ShareWatch This Plane Crash Into a Roadside Ditch Via Lucky Driver’s DashcamThe Cirrus SR20 was being piloted by a flight instructor at the time. BYChris TsuiMay 10, 2021Share
BYJames GilboyApr 13, 2021ShareThis Working Airplane-Bodied RV With a Full Cockpit Is on Craigslist for $28KThis RV’s builder spent 36 years on the run from the cops, and that’s only part of this thing’s wild backstory. BYJames GilboyApr 13, 2021Share
BYPeter HolderithMar 10, 2021ShareJump Back a Century in Time With This AI-Colorized 1920s Footage of a Flight Over EuropeNo lines, no security—just radial engines ticking away and incredible views. BYPeter HolderithMar 10, 2021Share
BYKristin V. ShawFeb 21, 2021ShareThere’s a Boeing 737 For Sale on Facebook for the Price of a New FerrariWho knew the private jet life could be so cheap? There is one catch, though. BYKristin V. ShawFeb 21, 2021Share
BYStephen WalkerJan 21, 2021ShareThe Truth About Going From Flying Airplanes To HelicoptersThey both fly, but they are essentially very different animals. The good, the bad, and the ugly of going from fixed-wing to rotary-wing flying. BYStephen WalkerJan 21, 2021Share
BYRob StumpfJan 11, 2021ShareHow a Small Airline Hacked Together Its Own Fleet of Dodge Neon Airport Baggage TractorsSawzall problems require sawzall solutions. BYRob StumpfJan 11, 2021Share
BYJames GilboyJan 7, 2021ShareAirbus A320 Completely Tangled in Streamers After Mid-Air Collision With Giant Party BalloonMaybe releasing big, floating objects within close proximity to an airport is a bad idea. BYJames GilboyJan 7, 2021Share