All of these advances were made possible by Boeing’s decision to build the 787 primarily from composites. This made the airframe lighter and more fatigue-resistant, which in turn enabled higher cabin ...

A 777-300ER cruising on a long intercontinental leg burns around seven tons of jet fuel an hour. Converting that to pounds is 15,432 lbs and then divided by fuel density of 6.7 lbs per gallon. That ...

This rare sighting captures a Boeing 747 cargo aircraft making a powerful landing at Manchester Airport. Known for its size and legacy, the 747 remains a favorite among aviation fans. This footage ...

Have you ever paid for a window seat on an airplane that didn’t actually have a window? You could be part of a class action lawsuit in the near future. Delta and United Airlines have been sued this ...

Flight attendants may require window shades to be up during takeoff and landing for passenger safety. Open windows let passengers and crew quickly see hazards outside and help first responders assess ...

The passengers’ lawsuits against Delta and United allege that the carriers unfairly charged them “window seat” fees to sit next to blank walls. When California-bound Nicholas Meyer made it to his seat ...

I’m a window-seat kind of flyer. I appreciate having the wall to lean on, a bit of extra privacy and, of course, the view. But on more than a few flights, I’ve reached my “window” seat only to ...

SpaceX called off a launch attempt Sunday after detecting a leak in the plumbing that flows super-cold liquid oxygen ...

Taiwanese investigators have confirmed that a Boeing 747-8F sustained damage to its outboard right-hand engine during a pod-strike while landing at Taipei’s Taoyuan airport. The UPS aircraft had been ...

The complaints, filed on Aug. 19, accuse the airlines of deceptive business practices and false advertising Alamy Class action lawsuits filed against United and Delta Airlines claim the carriers sell ...

Two major US airlines are being sued by passengers who say they paid extra for "window" seats, only to find themselves given seats next to a blank wall. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines each face ...