The first airplane equipped with an autopilot was a pivotal moment in aviation history. It transformed flying from a constant struggle to a more controlled, reliable endeavor. The first autopilot goes ...

*Airplane passengers are routinely asked to activate airplane mode before departure, yet many travelers are not entirely sure why the rule exists. While the instruction is standard on flights, ...

Aviation experts weighed in—here’s what you should know. Though some countries are softening rules about using airplane mode during flights, it's best to comply with crew member directions and use ...

Some technologies, like smartphones, have a transformative impact on entire sectors of the economy and our everyday lives. Advances in autonomous unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, are driving ...

In 2025, the airline industry is set to surpass $1 trillion in revenue for the first time, marking a 4.4% increase from 2024 and highlighting a strong recovery in air travel demand post-pandemic.

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"Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are set to flight mode." The above is a ...

Beehive State selected for pilot program to test advanced electric aircraft in “real world operations.” ...

Pattern-recognition algorithms developed for biometric identification are now analysing internal engine components, allowing ...

ENDICOTT, N.Y., Jan. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) has signed an agreement with Airbus to provide the energy storage system for Airbus' microhybridization demonstration project for ...

On Aug. 7, an American Aviation Yankee two-seater airplane was loaded on a flatbed truck in Rochester and driven 60 miles to a hangar at Boire Field in Nashua to start a new life in Nashua Community ...