Aviation
I'm a pilot with no hands or feet
I was very nervous. I remember thinking, "Okay, well, this is it."
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.
How a wasp nest caused one of the worst aviation disasters
Shortly after take-off on February 6, 1996, Birgenair Flight 301 crashed into the sea, killing all 189 on board. Could it happen again?
Thousands of Russian flights using expired parts because of sanctions
The head of Russia's transportation watchdog organization told lawmakers that 2,000 Russian flights were performed last year using expired parts.
Why a helicopter crash is deadlier than a plane crash
"A lot more can go wrong" with helicopters, said an aviation expert with over 25 years of experience.
Rare view from plane leaves internet speechless: "Not a normal sight"
Several users on TikTok were stunned by the "precious view" captured from a plane in a viral video.
Weird octagonal shape of Lake Huron UFO explained by experts
The octagon-shaped aircraft was the fourth bizarre object shot down by the U.S. in recent weeks.
Flight attendant hits roof as "heavy turbulence" hospitalizes passengers
Multiple passengers were treated for their injures as major turbulence forced the flight to land.
Southwest passengers rage as Arctic blast grounds 1,000 flights across U.S.
About half of all canceled flights are from low-cost carrier Southwest.
FAA shutdown: Further delays expected after 10,000 grounded flights fiasco
Airports across the U.S. are working through the backlog of delayed and canceled flights.
Flights grounded across U.S. amid FAA system outage
Passengers were left stranded at airports across the U.S. on Wednesday morning waiting for an FAA system failure to be resolved.
DOT airline refund—How to claim money back for canceled flights
Frontier Airlines and five foreign carriers have agreed to collectively refund more than $600 million to travelers, the Department of Transport 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.
Putin's Key Man in the Arctic Found Dead After Falling Overboard
The death of an energy executive follows other mysterious deaths of businessmen across Russia the past few years.
Video of Pilot's Spectacular 'Office Views' Goes Viral
The amazing vistas from the sky have mesmerized users on TikTok.
Flight Attendant Hailed an 'Angel' for Soothing Screaming Baby on Flight
A mom, whose TikTok video of a Southwest attendant calming her baby on a flight has had more than 1.5 million TikTok views, says the woman "deserves a raise."
Pilot Threatened to Crash Plane Into Walmart Store: Police
Tupelo police said that the pilot called 911 and threatened to crash intentionally into the store located on West Main street.
Pilot Caught Hilariously Drawing Middle Finger in Sky With Flight Path
The sky drawing was created above the United States and Canada border, with immense attention to detail in the doodle.
Will Boom Supersonic Jets Revolutionize Air Travel?
With its new jets, the Denver-based company will bring back commercial supersonic travel almost 20 years after the failure of Concorde.
Pilot Shows Hidden Compartment Found on Planes Complete With Bunk Beds
The room featured 12 beds and was hidden underneath the main cabin, as shown in the video with over 600,000 views.
Aviation Worker Reveals Worst Things Travelers Can Do to Suitcases: 'No'
Checked luggage on flights is already subject to stringent rules and regulations.
Taylor Swift Rep's Excuse for Private Jet Drama Sparks Viral Memes
"Taylor's jet is loaned out regularly to other individuals," a Swift rep recently told Newsweek, after it was reported that her jet topped celebrity emissions.
'I'm A Flight Attendant, These Are The Secret Areas on a Plane'
There's always a main hatch, which brings you back inside the cabin in case of emergencies.
World War I Biplane Rebuilt Over 20 Years Will Take to Skies Again Soon
The Sopwith 1½ Strutter has been given a new lease of life by aviation enthusiasts in Scotland.
'Parents Beware': Mom Recounts Airline Losing Child in Viral TikTok Video
"How do you lose an unaccompanied minor?" asked the mother, calling the incident "absolutely unforgivable."
Shock at Baggage Handler's Clip Showing Tape Used to 'Hold Planes Together'
"It does look like duct tape and is often mistaken for this," an aviation expert explained to Newsweek.
Miami Plane Fire Triggered by Landing Gear Collapse: Officials
Miami-Dade Aviation Department spokesperson Greg Chin said that three people had suffered "minor injuries" following the incident.
'Nightmare': Woman's View From Plane Window Stuns Internet
Several users on Reddit were perplexed by the mysterious markings on a plane window.
Woman's Jelly Trick That 'Cured' Her Fear of Flying Viewed 15 Million Times
"Ok this helps so much," said one commenter on the viral video sharing the unusual explaining technique.
Air Traffic Controller 'Shocks' Flyers With Claim About Night Flights
"I guess I'm never taking a red eye again," one viewer responded to the aviation professional's claim.