Here's What Makes The GE90 Jet Engine So Incredible
Upon developing the GE90 jet engine, General Electric became instrumental in pushing forward the technology that allows for modern, efficient air travel.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Teases Aviation Careers In Impressive Reveal Trailer
Microsoft Flight Simulator is coming next year, and it's teasing aviation careers, which is an oft-requested addition to the game. We have all the details.
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10 Legendary U.S. Military Aircraft That Were Retired Too Soon
Over the past 100 years, military aircraft have played an important role in combat. Here are 10 legendary U.S. military aircraft that were retired too soon.
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EA-6B Prowler: The Electronic Warfare Aircraft That Never Ceased To Impress
The EA-6B Prowler became an essential aircraft needed for combat flight missions. Here is everything you need to know about this impressive aircraft.
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Why The World's First Jet Airliner Was A Failure (But Still Revolutionary)
Before Boeing and Douglas, the 'Comet' was the first jet-fueled airliner to carry passengers, but its trailblazing was not without some significant failures.
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This Jet-Powered Soviet Airliner Had A Unique (But Dangerous) Design
The Tupolev TU-104 was particularly dangerous when going in for fast landings without conventional brakes.
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Here's How Much It Costs To Own A Private Jet
Every private jet user's situation and needs are different, so the cost will come down to taste.
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Viral Video Shows U.S. Navy Weapon System Targeting A Civilian Plane, Here's What Happened
A viral video seemingly showed a U.S. military anti-aircraft gun aiming at a civilian passenger plane, but luckily, the plane was never under any threat.
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This '60s British Turboprop Plane Is So Good, It's Still In Service Today
Avro pursued the 748, a medium sized "feederliner" to transport passengers on short hops from small regional airports to larger operating hubs.
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Why The U.S. Air Force Wants To Retire The F-22 Raptor Fighter Jet
The Air Force is requesting that Congress retire 32 of the Block 20 F-22 Rapter aircraft citing costs.
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Convair Sea Dart: The Seaplane Jet Fighter That Rode On A Pair Of Hydro-Skis
Back in the 1950s, the military got the idea of building a supersonic jet that could take off and land in water on skis. Here's how that went.
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This 1960s Navy Fighter Jet Is So Good, It's Still In Service Today
Even though it's been around for decades, the F-5 fighter still sees action today. Here's what the Navy and Marine Corps use the plane for.
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The X-20 Dyna-Soar: The Air Force Space Plane With A Dark History
Boeing's X-20 space vehicle named the "Dyna-Soar" (Dynamic Soaring) had other-than squeaky clean origins.
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Hiller X-18: The Strange-Looking Cargo Aircraft That Would Lead The Way For VTOL Technology
The Hiller X-18 was a cargo aircraft that had VTOL capability as far back as the 1950s. Read the story about this strange aircraft that led the VTOL charge.
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Here's Why The US Air Force Is Retiring The Legendary U-2 Spy Plane
After decades of service, the United States Air Force is planning to retire the iconic U-2 spy plane, which has been in active service since 1956.
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NASA X-57: The Experimental Electric Plane With 14 Motors
NASA's X-57 Maxwell is an attempt to investigate and develop the concept of more environmentally-friendly flight.
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Everything We Know About The Royal Air Force's 6th-Gen Fighter Jet
Britain's next-gen fighter may be over a decade away, but we already know a lot about the Royal Air Force's plans to meet the aerial combat needs of the future.
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Why The U.S. Air Force Retired The F-15 Eagle Fighter Jet
The F-15 fighter jet, nicknamed the Eagle, had its first test flight in 1972, and it may soon be retired.
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This Aircraft Engine Is Based On Porsches Legendary 911 Flat-Six
As far back as the 1950s, Porsche was working on aircraft engines. As a result it built one of the most durable engines to every take to the skies.
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This Futuristic Stealth Aircraft Got Its Name Straight From Star Trek
The stealth of the nearly invisible YF-118G earned it an appropriate name from "Star Trek": the Bird of Prey.
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This Cargo Plane Looks Strange, But It Serves An Important Purpose
The Guppy plane, developed by Aero Spaceline Industries (ASI) in California, entered the picture in 1961/
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This Incredible Jet-Powered VTOL Is The Only One Of Its Kind
This jet-powered VTOL transport vehicle was the first, and only, of its kind - capable of transporting up to 36 people and 11,000 pounds of cargo.
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This Strange Looking Aircraft Was Way More Advanced Than It Looks
Northrop's Tacit Blue is a monochrome marvel would be easy to underestimate at first glance, but it was capable of extraordinary things.
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Everything We Know About Russia's Futuristic MiG-41 Fighter Jet
Russia looks to stand up to fifth-generation fighters with its own MiG-41 fighter jet which looks like it could terrorize the skies ... if it's real.
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The Incredible Anglo-French Attack Jet Ready For Nuclear Strikes
The story of the SEPECAT Jaguar is one characterized by having too many cooks in the kitchen, proving that production hell is not a new condition.
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Everything We Know About Japan's Futuristic Next-Gen Fighter Jet
The JASDF started work on the Mitsubishi F-X, a sixth generation fighter jet that would be one of the most technologically advanced planes in the air.
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Ford's Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800 Is An Electric Drag Star
Ford is gunning for EV performance speed records with its Mustang Super Cobra Jet 1800 prototype, sending it on drag strips with Pat McCue in the driver's seat.
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