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Flight

A Visual History of Air Force One

Presidential air travel over the past 100 years. By Jay Bennett

Military

Why the F-22 Raptor Is Such a Badass Plane

Stealth, speed, and air superiority. By Eric Tegler

Flight

13 of the Most Incredible Boeing 747s

Air Force One, the Space Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, the Sultan of Brunei's jet?here are some of the most lavish and advanced 747s to ever... By Jay Bennett

Flight

The 30 Most Important Airplanes of All Time

The planes that defined the aerospace age. By Chris Clarke

Airlines

Apr 13, 2017

Watch the First Flight of Boeing's 737-Max 9, Live

The longest one in the family so far. By Eric Limer

Airlines

Apr 11, 2017

United CEO Blames Passenger for Yesterday's Horrible Incident

"This situation was unfortunately compounded when one of the passengers we politely asked to deplane refused." By Jack Holmes

Airlines

Apr 11, 2017

Boeing Is Putting 3D-Printed Titanium Parts in the 787 Dreamliner

3D-printed titanium parts could save millions of dollars on every plane made. By Eric Limer

Airlines

Apr 10, 2017

Here's Why Airlines Think They Can Just Yank You Off the Plane

If you saw that United Airlines video and wondered about your rights as a plane passenger, here's what you need to know. By Barbara Peterson

Drones

Apr 8, 2017

FAA Restricts Drone Flights Over 133 Military Facilities

It's first regulation of its kind that specifically addresses drones. By Associated Press and Joan Lowy

Airlines

Apr 7, 2017

Could an Electric Jet Make Flying Cheaper?

Startup Zunum Aero thinks its future plane could save you up to 80 percent on regional flights. By David Grossman

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Drones

Apr 4, 2017

Watch DARPA's 24-Prop Prototype Plane Transform In Flight

A 325-pound, one-fifth scale model has pulled off the upcoming X Plane's signature stunt. By Eric Limer

Airlines

Apr 3, 2017

Boeing and Airbus Debut New Airliners With First Flights on the Same Day

Boeing goes for size with their longest varient of the 787, while Airbus's A319neo is a smaller aircraft focused on efficiency. By Jay Bennett

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Drones

Apr 3, 2017

The Best Indoor Drones for Honing Your Skills or Just Having Some Fun

These tiny drones can't withstand the elements, but they make drone piloting an anytime hobby. By Don Melanson

Flight

Apr 2, 2017

Here's Where You Can Go Indoor Skydiving in the U.S.

For those who are too chicken to jump out of a plane *cough cough* ... like us. By Brian Murray, Jr.

Airlines

Mar 31, 2017

What Will The Next Great Airliner Look Like?

Current planes are built for maximum efficiency, but weird designs are just on the horizon. By Darren Orf

Airlines

Mar 31, 2017

Drones Have Nearly Hit Planes at Heathrow at Least Three Times

The number of near-misses has increased dramatically. By Associated Press and Siobhan Starrs

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Drones

Mar 28, 2017

Why Carrying a Drone Is a Smart DIY Video Hack

There are some drawbacks, but this DIY method is sure a lot cheaper than a traditional steadicam. By Sophie Weiner

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Flight

Mar 27, 2017

Why Runways Should Be Round

An airport runway that's rounded instead of a straight line could change the future of aviation. By Andrew Moseman

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DJI's New Inspire 1 Quadcopter Lifts Its Arms to...

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Drones

Mar 24, 2017

Watch Amazon's First Successful Drone Delivery On U.S. Soil

The landing follows another completed delivery in the U.K. By Sophie Weiner

Airlines

Mar 23, 2017

There Was a Snake on a Plane in Alaska

Someone call Samuel L. Jackson. By Sammy Nickalls

Flight

Mar 22, 2017

They Must Really Be Running Out of Cool Star Wars Droids to Put on Planes, Huh

Your favorite Star Wars droid is taking to the skies. OK, one of your favorites. By Eric Limer

Airlines

Mar 21, 2017

U.S. Bans Laptops and Tablets on Flights from 8 Countries

Passengers flying to the United States from 10 airports will be allowed only cellphones and smartphones in the passenger cabins, senior... By Associated Press

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Drones

Mar 20, 2017

Drones Are Learning to Land Like Birds

It takes cool new wing tech and the smarts of AI for a drone to execute the landing that nature has already perfected. By David Hambling

Flight

Mar 19, 2017

Why Everyone Should Pack a Tennis Ball in Their Carry-On Before a Flight

It will definitely come in handy... By Katie Avis-Riordan

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