About 15 years ago, Czech aircraft designer Milan Bristela saw a significant jump in the maximum speed at which small planes could travel. “But when I saw the pilots getting out of these aircraft, ...

From the most iconic airplanes in aviation history to those among the forgotten passenger jets that once graced the skies, there's no denying that aircraft are incredible feats of engineering. These ...

Airplane windows might seem ordinary, but they are as much of an engineering marvel as the rest of a modern aircraft. These windows are made of three layers of material to facilitate the plane's ...

Lane says that keeping the door open also helps pilots speak to each other and staff members more quickly before the flight deck is sealed for the ride. “Ground crew ... This code requires the cockpit ...

While the speed at which artificial intelligence (A.I.) is pervading mainstream society could seemingly break the sound barrier, aviation authorities are taking a slower, more cautious approach to its ...

While boarding a plane, you may have noticed the cockpit door is often kept open—and there's actually a pretty straightforward reason. If you’ve ever looked toward the front of the plane while ...

FARNBOROUGH—Leonardo is upgrading its M-346 advanced trainer and light-attack aircraft with new cockpit avionics to ensure the platform is ready to train pilots for the next generation of combat ...

In aviation, uncertainty is dangerous—not just in the skies, but in the aftermath of a crash. When we don’t know the probable cause after an accident, misinformation and speculation fill the void.