All About The '21R': Saab's First Jet-Powered Fighter
Saab, more well-known in America for making cars, got its start making jets for Sweden's military. The first was the J21R, recycled from a propeller plane.
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Everything To Know About The Boeing 767 Jet
The Boeing 767 jet is a memorable entry in aviation history, boasting a few firsts. Today, it's also used by companies like Amazon to transport freight.
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This Is Piper's New Fastest Single-Engine Plane: The M700 Fury
Piper, which has produced other iconic aircraft such as the Pup Cub and Cherokee, has announced its fastest single-engine plane, the M700 Fury.
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What Made The Hawker Siddeley Trident Unique To Jet Aviation
The name might not be familiar today, but the Hawker Siddeley Trident claimed a number of "firsts" in the world of jet travel. What was so special about it?
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How Much Does Taylor Swift's Private Jet Cost Per Day?
Taylor Swift is a famous jet-setter who owns her own private jet. Here's how much that lifestyle costs her on a day-to-day basis. Spoiler alert: It's not cheap.
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Taylor Swift Quietly Sold This Private Jet Amid Her Flight Tracking Battle
Her reputation for 'frequent' flying may have forced Taylor Swift to sell one of her private jets, as she halves her fleet in the wake of controversy.
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Everything To Know About The Tupolev Tu-134 Jet
Though the Soviet Tupolev Tu-134 was never as well-known as other commercial jets like the Boeing 737, it was a still a unique aircraft worth remembering.
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Dogfight In The Digital Age: How Fighter Jet Pilots Train For Modern Warfare
While air-to-air combat is rare nowadays, it is still possible, and pilots need to be prepared for these situations. Here's how pilots are trained.
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How The North American F-86 Sabre Jet Ruled The Skies During The Korean War
The Korean War was the first time the world saw fighter jet dogfights. The Russian MiG-15 seemed undefeatable until America introduced the F-86 Sabre.
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This Custom 6x6 Humvee Has 717hp Engine And A Real Aircraft Wing For A Spoiler
Plenty of people have modded other vehicles to look like Humvees, but in this mod, the team took a real Humvee and made it an even more badass one.
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The Next Concorde? An FAA Expert's Take On The Next Generation Of Supersonic Aircraft
What's next for air travel? We asked FAA expert and retired airline Captain Richard Levy to illuminate us on where we go from here with supersonic flight.
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Everything To Know About The English Electric Lightning Jet
The English Electric Lightning jet was a British interceptor aircraft used from the 1960s to 1980s. Here's what we know about this impressive fighter.
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Here's What Made The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 'Foxbat' Jet So Terrifying
For a span of time during the Cold War, the short-lived infamy of the MiG-25 'Foxbat' evoked fear in the U.S. until a defector unveiled the jet's secrets.
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This New eVTOL Aircraft Can Be Flown By Anyone, Even Without A Pilots License
Pivotal is releasing its new eVTOL aircraft, and you can fly it without a pilot's license. Read about its specifications, pricing, and who can fly it.
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Everything To Know About The Douglas F-10, F3D Skyknight Jet
The F3D Skyknight was supposed to be the Navy's night-based carrier fighter but it soon realized it was better suited elsewhere. Here is its story.
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Here's What Made The Grumman F9F Panther Jet So Unique
After World War II, the U.S. military sought to replace piston engines. Enter the Grumman F9F Panther, a massive step up in power and technology.
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Why The Development Of The Turkey's TF-X Fighter Jet Is So Significant
Initially slated for its first flight in 2025, the target for the TF-X fighter jet's entry to service would be in 2028.
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Everything To Know About NASA's New X-59 Supersonic Aircraft
The loss of the Concorde means no commercial supersonic jets at all. NASA's experimental X-59 jet hopes to resurrect faster-than-sound air travel.
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Everything You Should Know About The Aero L-159 ALCA Jet
Built for a variety of tasks, the Czech Air Force's L-159 jet spawned several variants designed for recon, air support, training missions, and more.
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A Pilot's Perspective On The Cutting-Edge Advances In Aircraft And AI's Impact On Air Travel
Artificial intelligence has been used in aspects of air travel for years, and it is reaching the cockpit. We asked an expert what that might mean in the future.
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Everything To Know About The Sukhoi Su-57 'Felon' Jet
In the highly competitive world of fifth-generation fighter jets, the Sukhoi Su-57 ranks among the fastest, most powerful, and most capable.
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Why The Airbus A350 Jet Is Regarded As One Of The Best Planes For Long Flights
If you like to travel, you've likely heard praise for the Airbus A350 aircraft. What makes this model so appealing for long-haul routes? Quite a bit.
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Everything To Know About The Bell X-1 'Glamorous Glennis'
The historic X-1 rocket plane not only gave the world supersonic flight, but also solved many engineering problems, allowing modern aircraft to be designed.
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How High Can The F-22 Fighter Jet Fly?
The U.S. Air Force's F-22 Raptor is one of the fastest and deadliest fighter planes in the sky. Its maximum altitude, or ceiling, is just as impressive.
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A Look At Donald Trump's Private Jet And Its Unbelievable Details
As a commercial aircraft, Donald Trump's Boeing 757-200 can seat over 200 passengers with a load of amenities.
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How Ford's Cobra Jet Engine Has Evolved Over Its 60-Plus Years
The Ford Cobra Jet engine has seen a few distinct iterations over the years. Here's how it became one of the most iconic powerplants ever built by Ford.
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History Of The Airbus A380: The Largest Passenger Aircraft
Airbus' dream to build the largest commercial aircraft lasted just 14 years. That said, the A380 will continue to fly the skies well into the 2030s.
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