An airplane's safety is primarily determined by diligent maintenance and cumulative "fatigue exposure" from its use and storage environment, rather than its calendar age alone. NTSB data indicates no ...
Even if you're not an aviation nerd, chances are you've wondered about some of the quirks of flying — like why your phone has to be in airplane mode, or why cabin crew insist on open windows during ...
(CNN) — Step aboard a Boeing 767 operated by United Airlines and you’ll encounter the carrier’s very latest cabin comfort experiences — a smart foyer with gray walls and the rich blue United globe ...
The author describes regular gatherings of experienced pilots who share stories and wisdom, expressing concern over the absence of new, young pilots to carry on the aviation legacy. These "lunch bunch ...
As historians mark exactly a century since the end of World War I, a group of pilots take to the air in a museum's vintage airplanes, bringing a bygone era back to life. Located just two hours north ...
Commercial aircraft can't fly forever — they usually retire after 20 to 30 years of flying (although there are some old aircraft still in service). Over the past 36 years, more than 15,000 commercial ...