Massive 747s Ruled the Skies—And Then One Crashed Into a Mountain

Without them, the massive jet was like a paper airplane on a gusty day—completely unresponsive to the pilots’ steering ...
Popular Science

A pilot turned an old plane into a two-bedroom apartment

Jon Kotwicki jokes that converting an aluminum plane in Alaska is the “worst idea that a person could possibly have.” By Laura Kiniry Published Dec 5, 2025 9:00 AM EST Add Popular Science (opens in ...
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5 Injured, Passengers Forced to Evacuate on Runway Using Emergency Slides After Flight Aborts Takeoff amid Engine Fire

The incident occurred on board a Swiss International Air Lines plane in the early hours of the morning on Sunday, April 26 Five people were injured after a plane had to abort takeoff when the ...
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Air Force can’t quit the A-10 Warthog, extends service into 2030

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The best way to sleep on a plane, according to science

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