Air Transportation
Google’s Delivery Drones Will Airlift Supplies Practically Anywhere
Project Wing, a development platform, completes test deliveries over Australia
Indoor Mapping Lets the Blind Navigate Airports
A prototype system of an iPhone app and location beacons launched at San Francisco International Airport
Airbus Demos A Near-Silent, Zero-Emission Plane
The E-Fan 2.0 is the first step on the road to all-electric and hybrid flight
Surfers, Sunsets, and Dancing Girls: How Air Travel Came To Hawaii
“Hawaii by Air” opens today at the National Air and Space Museum, tracing the history of air travel to America’s “most exotic state.”
The Horrific Downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 Has Echoes in History
Lessons from history hint at what might happen next
British Airways' New Blankets Pick Up On and Display Your Anxiety
The blankets are only in the experimental phase right now, however
If You've Never Missed a Flight, You're Probably Wasting Your Time
Do you find yourself spending endless hours waiting at the airport? Here's what math says about the perfect time to arrive for your next flight
In Wales, Traveling by Dragon Is Now an Option, According to Google Maps
You can also commute by carriage or Loch Ness monster, depending on your location in the U.K.
Take a Peek Into the Future's Present With Our Live Coverage of Smithsonian's Two-Day Festival
The magazine's 2nd annual conference brings together experts, authors and visionaries in the fields of science, science fiction and technology.
Less Than a Fourth of Jet-Wheel Stowaways Survive—And That's a Generous Estimate
One teen recently survived a jet wheel ride from California to Hawaii
Can New Technology Help Planes Dodge Turbulence?
Airlines are testing new technology that could even warn pilots of "clear air turbulence" in advance
See Every Plane Criss-Crossing Europe in This Weirdly Beautiful Video of Flight Paths
An air traffic control company created this incredible video showing flight patterns around Europe
An Airship The Size of a Football Field Could Revolutionize Travel
A new fuel-efficient airship, capable of carrying up to 50 tons, can stay aloft for weeks and land just about anywhere
What's the Most Perfect Moment to Buy That Plane Ticket?
You know that the longer you wait to book a flight, the higher ticket prices climb. But when exactly should you book a flight?
Photos: The Rise of the Volocopter
A helicopter has just one rotor to provide lift. This machine has 18
This Winter's Record Number of Plane Cancellations Can't Entirely Be Blamed on Weather
This has been the worst winter for flight cancellations on record
Border Agents Can Search Laptops “Without Reasonable Suspicion”
A U.S. District Court judge says border agents should be allowed to search travelers' laptops
Photos: The U.S. Military’s Prototype for a Flying Submarine
Capable of carrying 66 tons of cargo, the Aeroscraft could bring airships back to the skies
Document Deep Dive: A Firsthand Account of the Hindenburg Disaster
Frank Ward was a 17-year-old crewman when he saw the infamous disaster, but his memories of that day are still strong, 75 years later
Found: Letters from the Hindenburg
A new addition to the Smithsonian collections tells a new story about the legendary disaster
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