Airplanes
A pilot explained the most challenging part of his job flying a commercial jet, and his response isn’t quite what you’d expect. The cockpit is full of surprises, with controls able to power the jet as well as communicate with passengers and crew. But one of the most challenging aspects of the job often occurs […]
Concorde flew in commercial service from 1976 to 2003
A former Concorde pilot has given an insight into what flying the supersonic jet was really like. Concorde was a plane ahead of its time, flying at twice the speed of sound, and setting many records during its incredible lifespan. Now, a pilot has truly revealed what it was like to fly one of these […]
Makes you wish you took the train instead
The Bermuda Triangle has been in the headlines for decades due to its suspicious involvement in the disappearances of dozens of ships and planes. It’s inspired every fantastical theory you could imagine, from aliens to sea monsters, and even the lost city of Atlantis. But one scientist says the truth is something else entirely. And […]
This is Boeing’s latest aircraft, the 777X, which keeps being delayed; however, the plane still managed to impress as it took off vertically like a rocket. The huge new plane was spotted by aviation enthusiasts as it took to the sky while mastering an interesting maneuver. The 777X is set to take the world by […]
The factory allegedly has its own internal clouds as well
It’s to say ‘goodbye’ to the droid
The Boeing 747-8F and Airbus A321 have been spotted gliding side-by-side along the runway, showing people just how different they are in size. Together, they show two very different takes on flying. The 747-8F, a dedicated all-freighter version of the Boeing 747-8, is designed to maximize cargo volume with a maximum payload of 308,000lbs. Meanwhile, […]
Ever stared at your seatback map and wondered why flight path routes seem to loop over Alaska when Beijing is right there? Or seen a Europe-bound flight take one of those curved flight paths that look like it’s aiming for the Arctic? No, your pilot’s not sightseeing. It’s just that in the sky, ‘straight’ isn’t […]
The Boeing 747 is one of the most iconic aircraft to ever travel the skies or land on the island of St. Maarten. Since first taking to the air in 1969, the 747 has become a subject of legend. One of the most incredible landing routes ever taken by the jumbo jet is on the […]
The three men needed medical attention
The Boeing 2707 mockup was left to rot in the Florida sun for many years
