Airplanes
A spectacular combination of engineering and nature
The Boeing eyebrows were removed from new aircraft from 2005 onwards
It was the perfect send-off after years of hard work
The NASA Super Guppy looks almost unreal as it glides in for landing – a giant silver whale floating perfectly level with the ground. Built to haul oversized cargo that can’t fit in any other aircraft, it’s basically a shipping container with wings. As it inches toward the runway, the massive fuselage stays ruler-straight, defying […]
Described as ‘the most significant simulation we’ve carried out to date’ by Western Sydney Airport CEO Simon Hickey, the Australian airport has seen its first Boeing 737 tires skid on the runway, marking a milestone moment. The new airport is set to open in 2026 after 12 years of construction, in a bid to bolster […]
This Airbus A350 had to perform a take-off at a very steep angle to ensure that the aircraft entered the air safely in an amazing turn of events. To avoid trees that appeared to be only a short distance from the plane’s nose, the pilot had to steer the Airbus in an almost upright position, […]
The NASA X-59 has been developed in conjunction with Lockheed Martin
This Ford F-150 just launched a Schweizer 2-33 aircraft. Yes, you read that right – the iconic pickup truck launched an actual plane. An incredible video has been going viral on Reddit. And it shows the truck gathering speed to launch the plane into the air – check it out above! DISCOVER SBX CARS: The global […]
For once, Air Force One was humbled
A photo on Reddit has captured a view most passengers will never see – the underside of a Boeing 737-800. It’s the landing-gear bay, the cramped mechanical heart of the aircraft, shot in staggering detail. At first glance, it looks like chaos: pipes, pumps, and cables running in every direction. But look closer, and it’s […]
It’s definitely a sight to behold
That’s one way to enjoy a burger
In a hilarious yet heartwarming last-ditch attempt to allow a Learjet plane to live out its destiny before heading to the scrapyard, this Florida airport worker lent a huge helping hand to give it one last flight. Unfortunately, having fulfilled their purpose in the air, some airplanes are sent out to the scrapyard to have […]