The Boeing 747 wasn't just revolutionary due to its low per-seat costs, but also for its range. No other aircraft could fly ...

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Most large jets today are powered by two big engines, and they seem to get from place to place just fine. So why does the ...

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Does it make a significant difference to to choose one aircraft or another for a long flight? If so, that's the thing, which ...

Plane-spotters at Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport got a rare glimpse of an Airbus A380 "superjumbo" as one made ...

Wide wingspans, more powerful engines, and high-efficiency materials are making super long flights more possible than ever.

Few parts of an airplane get as little attention as its tires. Yet these rubber rings perform a monumental task.