Airplanes
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?
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
Will Commercial Airplanes Have Parachutes Someday?
Whole-aircraft parachutes are already being used in small planes to save lives, but one company believes they are also feasible for commercial airlines
China And Qatar Want Flight Attendants To Be Young, Single, Skinny And Female
Just like American airlines did in the 1960s
How Does Mistletoe Grow and Other Questions From Our Readers
Airplanes flying upside down, the earliest music and more answers from our experts
An Airplane Graveyard Becomes a Kids’ Playground
These grounded planes in the Congo have captured the imagination of these children
It's Relatively Easy to Spot Water Bottles in Airport Scanners; Guns, Not So Much
Researchers plan to examine whether the same tendencies to overlook uncommon items exist among trained TSA professionals, just as it does gamers
This New Plane Seat Morphs to Make You and Your Seatmate More Comfortable
Shape-shifting seats with adjustable widths promise more choice for passengers, but aren't they really a sneaky way to discriminate?
Where to Watch Discovery’s Flyover
The best spots to see space shuttle Discovery's descent to Dulles Airport
No Way to Treat a Hero
Would Chesley Sullenberger really want to be FAA Administrator?
Airplanes, Suspended in Time, at the Air and Space Museum
In his photographs, now on display at the National Air and Space Museum, Jeffrey Milstein bares the bellies of airplanes
Will Flying Get Its Mojo Back?
Changes are on the way that should ease the grim gauntlet of long lines, security checks and cramped seats
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