Airplanes

Gulfstream reveals the new G300 a business jet that hits mach 0.85 with room for 10 in pure luxury

The private jet world just got a shake-up. Gulfstream has pulled the covers off its brand-new G300, a super-midsize jet designed to replace the long-running G280. The reveal happened this week at the company’s Discover the Difference event in Savannah, Georgia. And while it’s still only a mockup, the promise is enough to get rivals […]

Those strange whiskers on a plane’s nose are actually a crucial element of aviation

Ever noticed the thin metal probes sticking out from a plane’s nose? They look like whiskers sprouting from the aircraft’s face. They’re easy to overlook, until you realize they’re some of the most important parts of the aircraft. Without them, modern planes wouldn’t be able to fly safely. DISCOVER SBX CARS – The global premium auction […]

Australian's 'flight to nowhere' takes him to California aircraft graveyard he refused to believe existed

It’s so creepy

Pilot has seconds to react to late runway change at Alaska airport, pulls off unexpected maneuver

The pilot made it look easy

Texas startup private jet is windowless and burns 60% less fuel than conventional aircraft

This Texas startup has cracked the code to reducing aviation fuel consumption, as Otto Aerospace has created a windowless private jet called Phantom 3500, which burns 60 percent less gas than your average plane. Private jets are on the front foot in terms of making aviation more eco-friendly. But in a bid to combine a […]

Man shows what it's like to get behind the wheel of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner with zero experience

The result was not what we expected

Pilatus PC-12 plane is a single-engine feat of engineering that can land almost anywhere on almost anything

It may not be flashy, but this tiny turboprop can handle nearly anything

Star Wars X-wing that actually flew ends up in Smithsonian after Disney debut

Back in 2019, a real X-wing lit up the night sky over Disney World, and now it lives in the Smithsonian. Boeing secretly built the starfighters to mark the launch of Rise of the Resistance. They only flew once, but the spectacle convinced crowds they were watching Star Wars spill into real life. And now, […]

Man who has been landing at infamous airport in flight simulator since 9 years old attempts it in a real Cessna

This proved to be a challenging day

Video shows the jaw-dropping fuel consumption of a Boeing 747-8 and its cost during take-off

As modern-day monsters of the skies, the Boeing 747-8 is the pinnacle of its species. But it’s no easy feat to fly, and one video has highlighted the stunning fuel consumption rates that it takes to get this magnificent plane in the air. It’s the biggest aircraft that the company has ever operated, and will […]

Pilots demonstrate extreme skill as they land humongous Airbus A380 on wet runway with expert technique

It’s an impressive show of skill

Pilot emergency lands on Alaska highway then takes off from the road instead of waiting for help

This airplane pilot recently did something straight out of a movie and landed on an Alaska highway. Yes, you did just read that right – a pilot emergency landed right in the middle of a highway. The pilot ran into extreme trouble and was forced into an emergency landing. But then, he decided to take […]

Over 3,000 airplanes are sitting in the Arizona desert and this is why

The Arizona boneyard is home to many retired US military aircraft

Florida man could never have guessed the repair bill when he bought abandoned jet off Facebook Marketplace that was last flown in 2008

It will cost 20x the price of the jet to fix it!

California pilot goes on mission to find out why you have to pay $3K to land anywhere in Las Vegas while F1 is on

He wanted to know why fees had gone up

Real airline pilot battles 'impossible' challenge on Microsoft Flight Simulator to see if his training pays off

Things got out of hand really quickly