Airplanes cruise at altitudes of several thousand feet above the ground for most parts of their journeys. If the sole purpose were to avoid buildings, airplanes wouldn't need to fly above 3,000 feet — ...

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A Dutch startup says everyone's hugely underestimating the potential of battery-electric aircraft – that it's possible to build large battery-electric airliners covering distances most assume we'll ...

Don’t get us wrong, modern airliners are wonderfully safe, and we wouldn’t change them for the world. Still, for character, charisma and sometimes outlandish engineering genius, we can’t help but wish ...

According to the Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA), anywhere between 400 to 500 cargo and passenger airplanes are recycled annually in America. Of all those giant airliners, little Cessnas, ...

For most people, private jets are typically smaller planes, with the largest purpose-built models, like the Bombardier Global 7500/8000, often sitting fewer than 20 passengers. If you need a larger ...

Commercial airplanes maintain moderate cruising speeds, typically 550-600 mph, to avoid challenges like increased turbulence, higher energy costs, and prohibitive ticket prices associated with ...