There are a lot of good reasons that some airplanes will never — and in some cases should never — fly again. Sometimes the safety, economic or logistical obstacles are just too great.

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 ...

Bastian Schaefer says taking cues from nature and needs of the future passenger, Airbus is blue-skying the high-tech, eco-friendly air travel of tomorrow ...

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 ...