Aviation Blog - Page 25

Aerial refueling explained: how the flying boom and probe-and-drogue systems transfer fuel in flight, which tankers do it, and how fast they pump.

The German Air Force fleet in 2026, every aircraft the Luftwaffe flies, from 138 Eurofighters to the first F-35A, with real numbers and sources.

Why can’t you vape on a plane? Federal law treats e-cigarettes as smoking, and the lavatory smoke detector that catches vapers dates to a 1983 fire.

International vs domestic flights differ in more than passports. Fuel reserves, life vests and ETOPS follow the FAA’s map and the ocean, not the border.

The biggest helicopters in the world ranked by maximum takeoff weight, from the Mi-26 flying today to the Soviet giant that still holds the lift record.

Air Force mosquito spraying relies on one unit, the 910th Airlift Wing’s C-130s in Ohio. Why the Pentagon could be down to one spray plane in 2027.

Iran air force fleet in 2026: every fighter, bomber and tanker the IRIAF still flies, ranked, with pre-war numbers and what the war destroyed.

The best WW2 fighter planes ranked, from the P-51 Mustang and Spitfire to the Fw 190 and Zero, with verified speeds, build numbers and combat records.

The biggest airports in the world by land area, ranked for 2026. King Fahd in Saudi Arabia covers 301 square miles, over five times Denver’s size.

Airport welcome ideas for your girlfriend: 25 sweet ways to greet her at arrivals, from heart balloons and her coffee order to a gate pass and a proposal.