The black box is actually bright orange, designed to withstand extreme conditions and aid in crash investigations.

WHAT ARE BLACK BOXES? They are not actually black but high-visibility orange. Experts disagree how the nickname originated but it has become synonymous with the quest for answers when planes crash.

Here are some details on black boxes and moves to improve them. They are not actually black but high-visibility orange. Experts disagree how the nickname originated but it has become synonymous ...