Aircraft mechanic Max Comer's social media videos have helped many travelers feel less afraid to fly. - Courtesy Max Comer Max Comer never set out to become a social media star. But somewhere between ...

(CNN) — Max Comer never set out to become a social media star. But somewhere between fixing landing gear in Oklahoma and raising two young sons on his own, the 33-year-old aircraft mechanic — known as ...

(CNN) — Here’s a look at commercial passenger airplane crashes. For crashes caused by military acts or by terrorism, see Terrorism and War-Related Airplane Crashes Fast Facts. On August 12, 1985, the ...

While we get Season 10 ready we're bringing you this episode from our friends at the Federal Aviation Administration's Podcast, The Air Up There. Find our transcript here. Did you know that airplanes ...

Next time you’re on a plane, take a moment to appreciate its nautical roots. Vanhoenacker points out that the word “pilot” is ...

Here's a look at commercial passenger airplane crashes. For crashes caused by military acts or by terrorism, see Terrorism and War-Related Airplane Crashes Fast Facts. Here's a look at commercial ...

Boarding from the left side of planes is a tradition borrowed from maritime practice. Fuel tanks are on the right side, so boarding left keeps passengers away from hazards. Single side boarding ...

There are plenty of interesting airplane facts for air travelers to learn, like how high airplanes fly, what certain airplane sounds mean, why it tends to be cold on flights and more. Another ...