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How Atlanta Became the World's Busiest Airport, Again
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was just named world's busiest airport for the 21st time. So how has a city in the Deep South reigned king for decades?
What's the Difference Between Airspeed and Ground Speed?
Measuring how fast an aircraft travels depends on whether you factor in the speed of the wind behind it.
5 Reasons Commercial Airplanes Crash
Although it doesn't happen often, large passenger jets crash for many reasons, from mechanical failure to pilot error.
Windowless Airplanes: The Future of Flight?
A Boston-based company plans to manufacture a supersonic business jet that will replace windows with video screens.
How Airlines Clean Planes So Quickly
Cleaning an airliner for the next flight is a complex undertaking that must be carried out rapidly.
How Sanitary Are Airline Blankets and Pillows?
A blanket and pillow can transform a long, uncomfortable flight into a sleepfest, but not all airlines still hand them out. When they do, are they clean and safe to use?
Fast Facts on the Grounded Boeing 737 MAX 8
The Boeing 737 first flew into the world a half century ago. Here's the scoop on Boeing's fastest-selling airplane.
How Do Pilots Make Up Time in the Air?
Your pilot apologizes for your plane leaving late but then assures you she can make up the lost time in the sky. Is she pressing extra-hard on the accelerator or what?
How Do Airplanes Get Inflight WiFi and Live TV?
Ever sat on an airplane and wondered how your laptop works at 30,000 feet?
The Hoverbike: The Future of Flight?
The Dubai police force got the world's first legal personal drone. Are these flying motorbikes coming to streets near you?
Boeing's Everett Facility Is the Largest Building on Earth
With 36,000 workers, it has its own fire department, banks, day care facilities, medical clinic and water treatment plant.
Will the FAA Ever Regulate Legroom on Commercial Planes?
Airlines keep cramming in more and more seats, making flying nearly unbearable for some. But does that also make it unsafe?
Got a Drone? Learn the Laws Before You Take Flight
You better know the rules before you get out and fly your drone or you could end up violating FAA regulations.
HowStuffWorks Illustrated: How Physics Helps Animals Fly
HowStuffWorks explains how physics helps animals get airborne.
'Tree-niner-fife': The Global Language of Pilots
Pilots on international flights use Aviation English, a stripped-down, specialized version of the language, to communicate with air traffic controllers.
If Cars Have Shoulder Seat Belts, Why Not Airplanes?
Commercial flight is extremely safe. But could it be even safer if airplanes had shoulder harnesses instead of lap belts?
State-issued IDs May No Longer Be Enough to Board U.S. Flights
Your license is good enough for you to drive, but is it good enough to get you on a plane?
Atlanta's Airport Disaster Sounds Aviation Alarm Bell
What does Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport's massive power failure tell us about U.S. infrastructure and vulnerability?
Will Drones Replace News Helicopters?
Camera-equipped commercial drones are cheaper and require less training. Is it time to say goodbye to your local eye-in-the-sky traffic reports?
Flying, On-demand Taxis Are Taking Off
And in less than a decade they could save you from being stuck in heavy traffic.
When Your Face Is Your Boarding Pass
It's happened to all of us. You're at the front of the line, about to board, when you realize you can't find your paper boarding pass. Or it won't pull up on your phone. Facial recognition technology could change that — and help with security, too.
Could Google's Sergey Brin Help Speed Along the Coming Airship Revolution?
The Google co-founder is reportedly is building a giant airship that to deliver humanitarian supplies and double as a flying yacht. He's not the only one with an eye to the sky.
How Do Airline Pilots Know Turbulence Is Coming Up?
Predicting turbulence isn't an exact science, but airline pilots use a variety of tools both high-tech and low before asking you to buckle up.
A First for Airports: Flapping Robo-falcon to Scare Away Birds
A drone bird's the word at Canada's Edmonton International Airport.
Climate Change Will Likely Increase Airplane Turbulence
New atmospheric analysis shows that a changing climate will make both common and severe turbulence significantly more likely in decades to come.
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