Airplanes
Russia's crumbling planes keep coming down. Putin wants more flights
A Ural Airlines plane made an emergency landing in Siberia on the day the Russian president called for more domestic flights.
How NASA's experimental new supersonic plane compares to Concordes
NASA is designing a supersonic plane known as the X-59 as part of the space agency's Quesst (Quiet Supersonic Technology) mission.
Woman refusing to swap plane seats so child can sit with his parents backed
"Parents should prioritize their kids, not expect someone else to prioritize their kids," said one commenter on the viral post.
Russia's aviation industry in crisis amid delays as planes break down
Two Boeing 777 aircraft operated by Red Wings "simultaneously failed," the airline said in a statement.
Internet amazed as hiker finds plane wreck on remote mountain
Several TikTok users were intrigued and impressed by the plane wreck and its surrounding area, with one saying it has a "Lord of the Rings vibe."
Delta plane switches directions mid-flight after anonymous threat
An "anonymous third-party" reported to police that a passenger had made concerning threats about the flight's safety.
Passenger goes viral for his way of dealing with woman's feet on flight
The man shared an unusual way of getting revenge on a passenger whose feet poked out under his seat in a viral TikTok clip.
Aftermath of passenger sitting on chocolate on plane delights viewers
Several users on TikTok were amused by the woman's predicament in the latest viral clip, with one writing: "I could not handle the situation."
Flights disrupted during protester chaos at EU's biggest private jet fair
Private jets are five to 14 times more polluting than commercial planes per passenger, while the global fleet has more than doubled over the past 20 years.
Why woman was "voted off immediately" by passengers on flight explained
A passenger on a Frontier Airlines flight told Newsweek that the woman was voted off by more than half of the other fliers.
Fury as passenger exits plane before those in front: 'Breach of Etiquette'
The passenger in the viral post ignited a heated discussion online, with one commenter saying "you're not more important because you sit in the front."
High schooler Airdropped bomb threat on plane during field trip: Officials
The student allegedly sent a message to other passengers after changing his name to "I have a bomb."
Lauren Boebert mocked after making Biden plane jibe
Boebert's criticism of President Biden was quickly turned against her as many brought up the president's long history of traveling by train.
Watch shocking moment passenger planes almost collide at JFK airport
Passenger planes carrying over 300 people in total narrowly avoided a collision just days ago, at one of the busiest airports in the world.
Audio gives glimpse into pilots' final moments before Dallas air show crash
The midair crash in November of last year left six people dead.
Lauren Boebert blasts Pete Buttigieg over grounded flights fiasco: "Bravo"
Boebert said the mass grounding of flights on Wednesday shows what happens when "clueless liberals" get into power.
American Airlines punished staff for reporting toxic fumes on planes—Probe
A House committee said work-related injuries are "grossly underreported," suggesting employers had "strong incentives" to underreport them.
Has Southwest Airlines finally crossed the line?
Delays and massive cancellations by Southwest Airlines have been called "unacceptable" and a "meltdown."
Arctic blast could cancel 5,000 flights days before Christmas
A massive winter storm could halt two-thirds of the nation's flights during the prime holiday travel season.
The improbable story of how the Wright brothers changed world history
Their experience as world-class bicycle makers and engineers gave two brothers advantages that no amount of government money or scientific pedigree could match.
What is Streisand Effect? Elon Musk alludes to phenomenon amid Twitter bans
Amid criticism over Twitter's ban of several journalists, Musk tweeted: "I love [Barbra] Streisand lol."
Musk says "legal action" coming after banning jet-tracking account twice
Twitter restored the ElonJet account before banning it again on Wednesday as Elon Musk said he was taking "legal action" against account creator Jack Sweeney.
When do you need a Real ID to fly? Deadline, rules explained
The Department of Homeland Security has postponed the new requirements for domestic flights yet again, giving Americans more time to update their IDs.
Real ID deadline extension leads to jokes about flying cars, Mars mission
The Department of Homeland Security said Monday that the deadline for REAL ID enforcement is now May 7, 2025.
Russia test flying nuclear-capable bombers within range of border: Ukraine
"The aim of the enemy's actions is to cause panic among the population to destabilize the internal situation," one Ukrainian official said.
Severe turbulence almost flips plane over mid-flight
"We don't see pilot reports like this every day: PILOT SAID ALMOST FLIPPED OVER," the National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center tweeted Wednesday.
Plane Passenger's Method to Get More Leg Room on Flight Outrages Internet
"Generally speaking, I hate people," one user said as the internet turned against the space-grabbing passenger.
Twins Reveal Outcome of Swapping Passports at Airport Security: 'Risky'
"No, but what were you going to do if the first one worked and the second one failed," one internet viewer asked.
Pilots of Boeing 737 Both Doze Off, Overshoot Airport on Two-Hour Flight
The pilots were unreachable after dozing off around the point that the plane should have begun its descent.
Mom Praised For Flying 'Entitled' Son in Economy And The Nanny First Class
The mom said her teen son did not believe her originally, and was 'outraged', comparing his time in the economy cabin to a form of 'torture'.