Airplanes
Holy Smokes! Tobacco May Fuel Planes in the Future
The seeds from a new type of tobacco plant grown in South Africa release an oil that can be made into biofuel
Smaug the Dragon And Other Unexpected Airport Surprises
There's more to the world's airports than newsstands and food courts
Aircraft Hunters Think They’ve Found a Scrap of Amelia Earhart’s Plane
This isn't the first time a seemingly game-changing piece of evidence about Earhart's disappearance has arisen, however
The Last Crew Member Who Dropped the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima Died
Theodore "Dutch" Van Kirk said he never regretted his involvement in the bombing
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
Looking for a New Place to Live? This Man Chose an Airplane
Oregon man Bruce Campbell created a home in a salvaged 727 aircraft
British Airways' New Blankets Pick Up On and Display Your Anxiety
The blankets are only in the experimental phase right now, however
There Have Been 418 Major Drone Crashes Since 2001, Many of Them in the United States
Even the military is having drone problems
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
Another Amelia Earhart Is Trying to Fly Around the World
Amelia Earhart (no relation to Amelia Earhart) is trying to follow in her namesake's flight path
Can a Plane Fly Around the World on Solar Power Alone?
With a wingspan greater than a 747, but weighing less than most cars, the Solar Impulse 2 will attempt to circumnavigate the planet.
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
The TSA Isn’t Good at Reading Body Language (And Neither are You)
Nobody can tell you’re freaking out inside. Not even specially trained TSA agents.
When Searching for Crashed Planes at Sea, Binoculars Are the Most Useful Tool
Technologies often fail to produce results, so when it comes to searching for planes lost at sea, the old-fashioned way works best
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?
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