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

Today, airplanes are simply an accepted part of modern life, and as such, it's easy to forget how much of an engineering marvel they are. Just looking at how an airplane wing works, or how jet streams ...

If you’re heading to the airport this weekend, you might be dreading delays — but once you’re in the air, the cold could actually work in your favor.

Researchers used worn face masks and an aircraft HEPA filter as low-cost, noninvasive tools to sample and analyze airborne microbes. The findings show that shared indoor air is dominated by harmless, ...

Aircraft cabins maintain a breathable environment by drawing air from engines, compressing and cooling it. This 'bleed air' ...