Amid a rising global uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, the Boeing E-4B Nightwatch, known for its rare appearances, has ...

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A nighttime thermal image captured during flight activity involving a B-2 Spirit shows a sharply triangular aircraft that ...

If you’re a frequent flier, you may barely pay attention to the routine stages of flight. Still, you know the basics: After takeoff, the airplane climbs for the first 15 to 20 minutes before reaching ...

The presidential "Doomsday Plane," a flying fortress designed to serve as an airborne command post in the event of a nuclear ...

When an airplane flies, the wings are designed to provide enough lift to overcome the airplane’s weight, so the plane doesn’t ...

Some aircraft succeeded even though they made life harder for the people flying them. They demanded constant attention, ...