The X-59 is designed to travel faster than the speed of sound without creating a loud sonic boom. The ultimate goal is to prove that quiet supersonic flight is a viable option for commercial airlines.

At least 16 US military aircraft have been lost since the start of the war with Iran, including 10 Reaper strike drones hit by enemy fire and a half-dozen other planes badly damaged in attacks or ...

An Air Canada Express regional jet struck a Port Authority vehicle on the ground after landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night, killing two people and forcing the airport to close.

Jet fuel prices in the U.S. have more than doubled in a matter of weeks as Middle East tensions squeeze supply, fueling concerns airlines could run short of fuel. Prices jumped from about $2.17 to ...

A-10 Thunderbolt IIs are strafing boats in the Straits of Hormuz as part of President Trump’s war on Iran, and at least some experts say it shows why the venerable aircraft should remain in service.

The United States’ largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, on Monday reached Crete, Greece for repairs after leaving the Middle East due to a fire onboard. Photos from AFP show the aircraft ...

The France Libre, or Free France, will be powered by two nuclear reactors, displace just shy of 80,000 tons, and is planned to enter service and replace the Charles de Gaulle from 2038. French ...

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NASA’s X-59 supersonic aircraft is preparing for its second flight, inching its way closer to flying faster than the speed of sound without the explosive, thunder-like clap that comes with it. A NASA ...

A veteran pilot believes he found Amelia Earhart’s long-lost plane on a remote Pacific island with the help of Google Earth nearly 90 years after she vanished. Justin Myers claims he identified ...

While aviation continues to advance, few things surprise frequent fliers anymore. Sure, the colors of a plane's interior may change and the cabin layout could get an update, but overall, it's a fairly ...