Airplanes

Boeing’s ‘Doomsday Plane’ makes one of its first appearances in its 51-year history flying over America

Known as the ‘Doomsday Plane’ and built to survive nuclear events, the Boeing E-4B Nightwatch, under President Trump’s control, has made one of its first public appearances in its 51-year tenure. The US President has a number of vehicles at their disposal, from armored cars like ‘The Beast’ to jumbo jets like Air Force One. […]

This is what the probes on the nose of an Airbus A350 do

If you’ve ever zoomed in on the nose of an Airbus A350, you’ve probably noticed the little metal probes sticking out. They’re easy to miss at first, but once you see them, you can’t unsee them. Naturally, people start wondering what each one does and whether they’re all there for the same reason. As it […]

Utah man buys the cheapest plane on Facebook Marketplace and is left surprised when he turns up to see it

The cheap aircraft ended up being a big winner

Qatar Airways just made history by launching the world’s first Starlink-equipped Boeing 787

Qatar Airways has just crossed a line no airline had managed to reach before. It’s not something you spot from the outside of the plane. But you will notice it when your flying experience becomes significantly smoother. For the first time ever, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner is flying with Starlink internet. DISCOVER SBX CARS – The […]

Forget de-icing your car, airplanes have to undergo a rigorous process to fly safely in snowy weather

The struggle of de-icing and getting your vehicle ready for a long journey often plagues the winter months, but it turns out that it’s not just cars that are impacted, because airplanes need de-icing too. In order to take to the sky safely, planes have to be ide-free, and the process can sometimes be lengthy. […]

Boeing pilot shows the last line of defense when planes come dangerously close

While airplanes appear much closer from the ground than they are in reality, a Boeing pilot has just shown the last line of defense when planes come dangerously close. And it is all thanks to an incredibly important piece of safety software. The TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System) is aviation’s last line of defense. And […]

New York pilot asked three billionaires if he could land on their private islands and he got a different response each time

What a ride

Stunning footage of Boeing 777X takeoff reveals ginormous size of the world’s most powerful jet engines

They’re absolutely huge

Boeing 777 stuck for years after parts started being ripped off it for other planes and it spiraled horribly

A Boeing 777 isn’t meant to sit still. It’s built to cross oceans, rack up hours, and earn its keep in the air. But one widebody jet ended up going nowhere for years. And once parts started disappearing, the situation only got worse. DISCOVER SBX CARS – The global premium auction platform powered by Supercar Blondie […]

Converting a single passenger plane to a cargo jet costs $30,000,000 and this is why

Cargo planes can transport freight around the world quicker than by sea

Boeing 777X brake test in Oklahoma shows just how the plane reacts when pushed to its limits

As part of the rigorous certification process, the Boeing 777X brake test in Oklahoma shows just how extreme the gigantic plane really is. With the most powerful aircraft engine ever made propelling it down the runway, the Boeing 777X takes some stopping. That’s why its brake test is one of the most integral parts of […]

Boeing 747 worth $270,000,000 broken down and reassembled in painstaking process that's captured on film for first ever time

The Boeing 747 is one of the largest aircraft in the world

Pilot successfully lands an Airbus A330 in Antarctica for the first time ever in amazing accomplishment

Hi Fly Malta has made aviation history with the first-ever Antarctica landing of an Airbus A330, touching down on the icy Wolf’s Fang airfield. The milestone flight followed a five-and-a-half-hour journey from Cape Town, South Africa to Queen Maud Land on December 1. This is a big deal considering just how dangerous the conditions can […]

Have you been a royal passenger? The King of the Netherlands has been a secret commercial co-pilot for decades

The King of the Netherlands has been hiding a fascinating secret. And it means that you might have been a royal passenger in the past. It turns out that King Willem-Alexander is a secret commercial co-pilot. And he has been one for almost three decades. DISCOVER SBX CARS: The global premium car auction platform powered by […]

A specially-modified Airbus A350-1000 is set to host the longest flight in the world lasting 22 hours

This specially-modified Airbus A350-1000 is set to achieve something remarkable. That is because it is about to host the longest flight in the world. The program, being rolled out by Australia’s Qantas Airways, will be groundbreaking. Because the flight in question will last 22 hours. DISCOVER SBX CARS: The global premium car auction platform powered by […]

Man spends 15 hours on the world's longest Boeing 747 flight and shares what it's like

This was going to be a seriously long journey