Airplanes

There's a clever system that Boeing uses when naming planes

Most people recognize the Boeing numbers 737, 747, and 787 without ever really thinking about what they mean. Turns out, this naming system isn’t random at all. Every number, dash, and letter is part of a sequence that’s been evolving for nearly 70 years. Other manufacturers tried their own patterns, but Boeing’s stuck – simple […]

Incredible Concorde takeoff video gives you an unprecedented glimpse into the supersonic jet’s cockpit

Concorde remains the last supersonic airliner to fly, the last flight taking place in 2003

Man gets exclusive look inside the Airbus Beluga XL and can’t believe what the whale-shaped plane is hiding

In our Jonah from the Bible era…

Passenger on commercial flight brings his pilot license with him and ends up actually having to fly the plane

This wasn’t how he thought he’d start his vacation

The blue paint on the Pepsi Concorde cost $1M and caused a unique issue for the supersonic aircraft

This campaign was attention-grabbing, but had limitations

California man asked 100 celebrities if he could fly on their private jets and some actually said yes

He can’t believe they actually said yes!

Why Concorde ended up failing despite cutting Atlantic journey times by around half

The Concorde project cut the Atlantic journey in half – but its own story was was over in a flash. The joint British-French venture completely revolutionized the very concept of airplane travel itself. After flying for 21 years, Concorde was ultimately scrapped in October of 2003. So why did such a game-changing aircraft only enjoy […]

Saudi billionaire ordered the world's largest private jet to have his own flying palace, but never ended up stepping foot on it

Even the best-laid plans can hit a bit of turbulence…

Concorde flight engineer gets chills recalling what it's like to cross the sound barrier for the first time

A thrilling moment

Airbus A380s zoom past very close to people's homes with viewers divided on if they could live in one of the houses

These Airbus A380s zoom past very close to people’s home – and it has left viewers divided. Could you live with having your home close to a runway near an airport? Well, this neighborhood in the UK does – and it has caused a divide. Because it has left viewers wondering whether they could live […]

United Airlines pilot finds the perfect way to make it up to passengers after emergency landing

This pilot has a pizza our heart!

Wild simulation shows how blindingly fast Mach 10 looks like from a fixed camera view as the SR-72 blazes past

You can barely see it

Air Force One has four engines chosen for a specific reason as well as 'unlimited' range in the air

Air Force One is powered by four enormous engines. It is, without a doubt, one of the most recognisable aircraft in the world. There are actually two Air Force One planes that are used to transport the President of the United States. And they come with four engines chosen for a specific reason – as […]

This is the jet that will be replacing Air Force One with the iconic aircraft being retired very soon

The new Air Force One is set to enter service in 2027 plus a second in 2028

Airbus A320 moves ahead of the Boeing 737 to become most-delivered jet in history

The Airbus A320 has been in service since 1988

Surreal simulation reveals what Mach 10 would look like at ground level over San Francisco Bay Area

A surreal simulation has just shown what Mach 10 would look like at ground level over the San Francisco Bay Area. In case you were unaware, Mach 10 represents an object traveling at 10 times the speed of sound. The YouTube channel Airplane Mode, known for its incredible simulations, created this surreal footage. This time, […]