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 ...

From electric propulsion and alternative fuels to supersonic travel and autonomous systems, this video breaks down the ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s no secret that air travel can test your patience, from crowded planes to overpriced mediocre snacks and food. But as unpleasant as it can be, following some basic common-sense rules can lessen ...