Airplanes

The most expensive aircraft in the world in 2026, from the $3.3 billion Air Force One to the B-2 Spirit, ranked by real cost per airframe.

The 10 largest commercial airplanes flying today, ranked by size. The Airbus A380 leads, but the longest passenger jet is a Boeing. See the full list.

The biggest aircraft in the world in 2026, from the Antonov An-225 and Stratolaunch to the A380, ranked by length, wingspan, and weight.

The fastest aircraft in the world in 2026, from the X-43A and X-15 to the SR-71 Blackbird, ranked by top speed and the record each class holds.

Planes don’t fly straight over the Pacific because the shortest route curves north over the Aleutians. Here is the geometry, the winds, and ETOPS behind it.

The doomsday plane, or E-4B Nightwatch, is America’s flying nuclear command post, built to keep the government running through the end of the world.

Transatlantic flights take a different route each way because of the jet stream. Here is why the trip home runs longer and how the ocean tracks shift daily.

Most commercial airliners cruise between 460 and 575 mph (740–925 km/h), or roughly Mach 0.78 to Mach 0.85. They take off at about 160–180 mph and touch down at around 150–165 mph. But “how fast does a plane go” depends entirely on the type: a single-engine trainer cruises near 140 mph, while a military jet

The positioning of airplane engines is a fundamental aspect of aircraft design, significantly impacting performance, efficiency, and safety. In modern aviation, most commercial airplanes feature engines mounted under the wings, a design choice driven by multiple technical and practical considerations. Early aircraft designs were vastly different from today’s models, with engines often placed in various

Air travel is one of the most popular modes of transportation, and understandably, safety is a top concern for passengers. When we think about flying, questions about the safety of the aircraft we board often surface. This blog post aims to shed light on the safest commercial aircraft, providing peace of mind for your next