When an airplane flies, the wings are designed to provide enough lift to overcome the airplane’s weight, so the plane doesn’t ...

While it’s rare for commercial pilots to attempt to fly under the influence, a string of recent incidents has hit headlines. What do the rules say? Depends where you are in the world.

The U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flew him out of the country early Saturday has also disrupted Caribbean travel at a busy travel time for the region.

Before every flight, pilots walk around their aircraft... a ritual the Wright Brothers created. Dan Patterson takes you ...

One of the most common questions we hear as pilots is, "Do I really need to put my phone in Airplane Mode?" The airlines have ...

More than a decade ago, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished without a trace, sparking one of aviation’s most baffling ...

DJI launched the Mini 5 Pro back in September, and it’s already establishing itself as the go-to drone for anyone serious about aerial photography without wanting to lug around ...

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On long-haul flights, airlines use extra crew and scheduled rest rotations to keep flight attendants alert, with part of the team always available in the cabin. Modern wide-body aircraft have hidden ...

Flight attendants reveal the deplaning behavior that drives them up the wall—plus other rude moves you might not realize you're making It’s the rule of flying: We’re all perfectly civilized humans … ...

A United Airlines flight from Newark to Cape Town, South Africa returned to New Jersey Sunday after eight hours in the air following an on-board medical emergency, reports say. The Boeing 787-9 ...

A United Airlines plane made a U-turn over the mid-Atlantic and returned to New York on Monday. The flight from Newark to Cape Town turned back after a medical issue, United told Business Insider. 236 ...