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 — ...

The crash of Air India Flight 171 in Ahmedabad last month, which killed 241 of the 242 people on board and 19 on the ground, has reignited a long-standing debate in aviation circles: should commercial ...

When you think of a commercial jet taking off, where would it make the most sense to put the jet engines? You might think of something like a rocket ship, and place the engines near the back to ...

Boeing Business Jets has set its sights on 50 older commercial 787-8 jumbo aircraft that could become new flying palaces for clients.