Cargo carriers operate fewer flights than passenger lines but they still present a hazard to crew and people on the ground.

Aerodynamics explains how airplanes fly through the interplay of four fundamental forces: lift, weight, thrust, and drag.

Science made possible for 1 million pound machines to fly.

Political and business leaders will meet at the Swiss resort of Davos next week for the World Economic Forum, where issues ...

Why do supersonic planes have narrow fuselages over the wings? Why are engines slightly forward? It’s all about the "Area Rule," a fascinating design principle that reduces drag and increases speed.

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A deadly UPS cargo plane crash at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport triggered a temporary airfield shutdown, and ...

On Nov. 4, an MD-11 UPS plane heading to Hawaii crashed as it was departing Louisville, Kentucky. Here's what to know about ...

He advises Olympic athletes where to sit, what to wipe down and what to do with the air nozzle to prevent illness.

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If you've ever looked up at the sky and seen an airliner flying overhead, you may have noticed white trails behind it.

Travelers nationwide could face cancellations and delays galore after the Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to cut flights at major airports amid the ongoing government shutdown— though ...