The presidential "Doomsday Plane," a flying fortress designed to serve as an airborne command post in the event of a nuclear ...
When an airplane flies, the wings are designed to provide enough lift to overcome the airplane’s weight, so the plane doesn’t ...
The presidential ‘Doomsday plane’ was spotted Thursday at the Los Angeles International Airport, sparking concern online. The ...
Before every flight, pilots walk around their aircraft... a ritual the Wright Brothers created. Dan Patterson takes you ...
The US military’s E-4B Nightwatch, the airborne command centre designed for nuclear war and national catastrophe, was spotted ...
Engineers are closing in on a long imagined goal in aviation, wings that can subtly change shape in midair instead of relying ...
AOG (Aircraft On Ground) signifies an un-flyable aircraft, incurring substantial financial losses for operators, estimated between $10,000 to $100,000 per hour. The author draws a parallel between an ...
Purchasing an airplane requires an additional investment in essential personal, aircraft safety, navigation, and maintenance gear. New owners should prioritize safety-critical items like fire ...
Professor and department head for the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University Bill Crossley answers questions about airplanes and aerospace engineering from Twitter. How do ...