Your next flight may be on a very old airplane and you probably won’t know

Supply shortages and high costs are extending aircraft lifespans, with carriers refurbishing cabins and relying on maintenance to keep aging jets comfortable and in regular service.
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Review: 2-in-1 RC smart-plane will put your engineering skills to the test

In its most ambitious set, PowerUp Toys' Starflux Balsa Wood RC Airplane Kit delivers a hands-on experience where each step ...

How Many Aircraft Are Scrapped Every Year?

Between 500 and 650 commercial aircraft are retired annually, with the industry experiencing waves and troughs.
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The only way is up: how VTOL flight is being re-shaped by players old and new

From 'sleep mode' engines to foldaway wingtip rotors, the biggest players in VTOL are ditching 50-year-old designs for ...

Bored By Grandmacore Hobbies? Learn To Fly A Plane Instead

It seems like everyone’s been on the hunt for the perfect grandma hobby — a cozy pastime that feels slow, relaxed, and ...
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Used Aircraft Guide: Cessna 195 Businessliner

Mid-century classic shares several features familiar to pilots of newer aircraft.

5 Aircraft With The Most Powerful Jet Engines

The aircraft flying today are dominated by the Boeing 777 family of giant twin-jets, with Airbus' rival A350 coming in behind ...
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Why Older Couples Shouldn’t Sit Together on a Plane

Statistically, flying is one of the safest modes of transportation in the world. However, situations can arise where planes ...

A Legendary WWII Plane Vanished in the Jungle. 80 Years Later, It Emerged From the Wild—Incredibly Preserved.

A legendary lost WWII plane has appeared after 80 years. Richard Bong downed 40 Japanese aircraft in his trusty “Marge.” Then ...