It’s no secret that severe winds and lighting can interfere with commercial flights. If there’s a storm rolling through the...

While a runway on the ground is always preferable, many airplanes are capable of landing on water. On Jan. 15,...

Although there are exceptions, most commercial airlines don’t fly directly over the Pacific Ocean for routes connecting the United States...

The typical cruising altitude for commercial airplanes is about 31,000 to 35,000 feet.  Whether it’s a small Cessna or jumbo-sized...

Have you ever wondered how airlines choose the names for their airplanes? In the United States, as well as many...

You’ll probably hear a variety of different chimes when flying aboard a commercial jet. Whether it’s a domestic or international...

While the exact number varies, there are typically around 8,000 to 20,000 airplanes in the air at any given time....

Have you ever wondered how airplanes get oxygen to use inside the cabin? Whether you are flying aboard a small...

It’s not uncommon for airplanes to pass under and between two highly pressurized water streams on the runway after landing....

If you look at the back of an airplane’s tail, you may notice a small hole in the center of...