When an airplane flies, the wings are designed to provide enough lift to overcome the airplane’s weight, so the plane doesn’t ...

If you’re heading to the airport this weekend, you might be dreading delays — but once you’re in the air, the cold could ...

The U.S. regularly deploys spy planes in the western Pacific to collect intelligence on its top military rival, China.

Planes crossing the top of the world have become so normal that most people barely notice them anymore. Even so, hardly any ...

The 767’s certification for extended operations marked the beginning of ETOPS, or Extended-range Twin-engine Operational ...

Increasing narrowbody flights between North America and Europe are changing how people fly. Newer single-aisle planes are versatile with cheaper operating costs than widebodies. American and United ...

— -- Question: Hi captain, is it compulsory to have the TCAS (Traffic Collision and Avoidance System) working within the USA and Europe? Can you explain how it works? — submitted by reader ...

The first time I saw a visible sign of how heat can affect flying was while boarding a flight in Louisiana: Fog was pouring from the vents inside the cabin. It was pretty alarming, but I eventually ...