Cruising altitude is the height above sea level that the aircraft flies for the majority of its time in the air. Most commercial jets fly at an altitude of 35,000 feet, but it's not a hard and fast ...

Gone with the wind Even though aircraft are built to withstand heavy rain and strong winds, and pilots are trained to navigate through these conditions, flying through a storm can be a safety hazard.

For ultra-wealthy celebrities with a busy schedule, the type that needs to get across the country fast, there's only one way to do it: by private jet. The ability to travel thousands of miles in ...

Smaller jets can be cozier and boast competitive fares due to the cheaper costs, and their fewer passengers mean faster boarding and deplaning times.

Aircraft maker Bombardier says it is close to finalizing assembly of the first Global 8000 business jet, the fastest civilian ...

The future of personal flight might be closer than you think—compact enough to fit right in your backyard and change the way ...