5. Fly-by-Wire Technology. Modern airplanes often utilize fly-by-wire systems, replacing traditional manual controls with an electronic interface.In these systems, pilots’ inputs are converted ...

Smithsonian Book of Paper Airplanes Become an expert flyer with 16 amazing airplane designs and fun aviation facts from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum—for kids ages 8-12!

On a hot tarmac in the peak of summer, an airplane’s crew has little choice but to run the air conditioner to keep themselves and their passengers cool. But soon, crews could become less reliant ...

“I’m an airplane nerd, so I love seeing these airplanes fly around. That’s the most exciting thing for me,” said Capt. Miller Trant, director of the Defenders of Liberty Air Show. “When the airplanes ...