Turbulence is caused by disturbances in the air, but today we know a great deal more than that, including the three most ...

This fall, Hays will appear as part of the ‘Airplane!’ live tour ...

Robert Hayes, Julie Hagerty, and Leslie Nielsen starred as a pilot, a flight attendant, and a deadpan doctor onboard the doomed flight. The comedy earned universal acclaim from critics and was named ...

1980 was the year of “The Empire Strikes Back,” but flying under the radar was a $3 million gag-fest called “Airplane!” that featured unknown leads, veteran character actors not at all famous for ...

This article was originally published in 2023; it was most recently updated on August 28, 2026, to include current information. If you've flown British Airways since March 2026, you may have noticed a ...

Airplane seat designers have long been dreaming up innovative economy cabin concepts, looking for the ideal balance between squeezing in as many passengers in as possible, and keeping the experience ...

In this issue we published a feature about the evolution of the airplane. On page 450, C. G. Grey wrote: "Although the first human flight on a power-driven airplane, free from control on the ground ...

Stratolaunch's "Roc," the world's largest airplane by wingspan (385 feet), is preparing for its fifth test flight. A newly installed custom pylon on its center wing is critical for its business model, ...

Plus, other uses for Airplane Mode besides when you're on a flight. Credit: Thomas Trutschel / Photothek / Getty Images We all know you're supposed to toggle on Airplane Mode when you get on a flight.