NASA is partnering with Electra Aircraft to develop all-electric commercial airliners as part of its AACES 2050 program, aiming to reduce aviation's carbon footprint. Electra's unique blown-lift ...

Airplanes cruise at altitudes of several thousand feet above the ground for most parts of their journeys. If the sole purpose were to avoid buildings, airplanes wouldn't need to fly above 3,000 feet - ...

Private jets are seen as symbols of wealth — the kind of indulgence reserved for celebrities or CEOs looking to avoid the horrors of airport security. While luxury is part of the appeal, it's the time ...

The crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad last month, which killed 241 of the 242 people on board and 19 on the ground, has reignited a long-standing debate in aviation circles: should commercial ...

It has also produced some of the most expensive airplanes ever made. In this review, we will go down the list of the seven ...

An aircraft developed by Boom Supersonic became the first independently funded jet to break the sound barrier this week. The XB-1 aircraft accelerated to Mach 1.05 at about 35,000 feet during a test ...

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 4, 2026 / Private aviation demand is rising as travelers increasingly seek reliable alternatives to commercial air travel amid continued uncertainty following ...

American Airlines recently put out feelers on increasing its Southwest Florida presence by adding flights at the Naples Airport. The airline's passenger planes are too heavy for the general aviation ...

I’ll admit it: I get some agitation when I fly on a plane. Getting inside that metal tube is where I have rediscovered prayer more than any other place. I was once so afraid of flying that I forced my ...