Airplanes

Boeing 747 blowing away tourists on beach leaves people shocked

A Boeing 747 has been captured literally blowing away tourists on Maho beach. The jumbo jet aircraft was filmed taking off from Maho Beach in St. Maarten. Landing in St. Maarten is one of the world’s most beautiful and dramatic landings. That’s because, as these beachgoers found out, the runway is just yards away from […]

Commercial airline pilot shares what he'd change about planes to make sure another MH370 never happens again

A simple solution

Paris Hilton received a one-of-a-kind private jet for her 43rd birthday, a Barbie pink Gulfstream

Paris Hilton just got a Barbie pink Gulfstream for her birthday and it’s about as subtle as a glitter bomb. The reality TV icon and one of the world’s highest-paid DJs celebrated turning 43 with a private jet makeover straight out of Barbieland. It’s pink. All pink. So pink it’s now officially classified as ‘Paris […]

This is what the black shape on the front of old airplanes used to do and why it no longer exists

Not an aesthetic choice

Boeing 777X takes off so vertically that you'll wonder if it's real or a figment of your imagination

You won’t believe your eyes!

Jet2 pilot earns their money by nailing incredibly difficult landing during Storm Floris

They made it look easy

Man who sued Pepsi for not giving him a $32 million fighter jet reveals how he feels about it now

The man who sued Pepsi for not giving him a $32 million fighter jet has revealed how he feels about it all now. Back in the mid-1990s, Pepsi made a commercial in which it told people they could collect ‘Pepsi Points’ with each purchase they made. It said they could exchange those Pepsi Points for […]

Tesla Model S helps U-2 spy plane to take off from airfield

Modern EV meets Cold War spy plane

Single Cessna 172 stolen twice in same week at two Southern California airports

A Cessna 172 airplane was stolen twice in the space of a week from two separate Southern California airports. The vehicular world is no stranger to car theft, unfortunately, but it’s very rare for planes to go missing. But for Southern California local Jason Hong, his Cessna 172 airplane proved to be the target of […]

This is why there are lots of giant concrete arrows all over the US

Have you ever wondered why there are giant concrete arrows all over the US? They could very well be forgiven for signaling the presence of some sort of alien race. These giant concrete arrows, however, are actually found across the US for a more practical reason. And their origin story will both amaze and surprise […]

Comparing pictures of the first and last ever Boeing 747s shows how the ‘Queen of the Skies’ evolved over time

What a change 55 years makes

Passengers put to the test to see if they can land an Airbus A320 without a real pilot

Landing an airliner is not easy even with guidance

Passengers applaud pilot for refusing to fly at the last minute due to gut feeling

In April 2024, an American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu was abruptly canceled after the pilot made a decision due to his gut feeling. The now-viral TikTok video of his announcement has reignited attention, garnering millions of views and praise from viewers around the globe. Passengers, instead of venting frustration, burst into applause, […]

Commercial pilot shares the number 1 most challenging simulation scenario he's ever been put through in training

Scary stuff

Eye-watering simulation shows how fast Mach 10 speed would look at ground level

Ever wondered what Mach 10 looks like from the ground? A YouTube video just showed us, and it’s both mesmerizing and slightly terrifying. The simulation isn’t sci-fi – it’s real math brought to life, visualizing a speed most of us will never experience outside a Top Gun: Maverick daydream. At these speeds, cities whip by […]

Aussie billionaire bought a $120 million private jet that's so lavish it's basically a house inside

Catch flights, not feelings