Everyone generally knows about piston and rotary engines, with many a flamewar having been waged over the pros and cons of each design. The “correct” answer is thus to combine both ...

If you look around any airport, you’ll notice that almost all airplanes are painted white. From small domestic flights to large international jets, most of them have a white body with only the airline ...

Speed brakes are high-drag devices designed to help aircraft descend faster without gaining excess speed. They're especially useful when a pilot needs to increase the descent rate without shocking the ...

Have you ever wondered why almost every commercial airplane is painted white? While it may seem like a simple design choice, there’s a fascinating blend of science, safety, and economics behind it.

Deicing an aircraft is a coordinated effort, involving multiple steps and a race against the clock. A United Airlines deicing expert explains the process and why it’s critical to keeping planes moving ...

No matter whether you run car, motorcycle, boat, or airplane, one common fact binding all these vehicles is that their engines all need oil. An internal combustion engine running at speed is a violent ...

According to FAA guidelines, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prohibit the use of cell phones during flight due to the potential interference with ...