Aviation Blog - Page 26

Do you have to take your shoes off at TSA? Not since July 2025. Here is why the rule began, why it ended, and the scanner gap critics say it left.

The biggest airlines in the US in 2026, ranked by passengers carried, with fleet and revenue for all 10, and why Delta and United also claim first place.

Types of bush planes explained: the 5 main designs and 14 key aircraft, from the Super Cub to the Beaver and Kodiak, with specs and what each does best.

Jesse Duplantis flies one private jet, a 2008 Falcon 7X (N7JD) bought for $21M after his $54M appeal. Full specs, tail numbers and every past jet inside.

Can you sleep in an airport? Usually, with a boarding pass. Some terminals lock overnight, checkpoints close, and more airports now bar non-flyers.

The biggest airplane graveyards in the world, ranked by how many aircraft they hold. Arizona’s Davis-Monthan boneyard leads with about 3,500.

Air Force vs Army compared for 2026: identical pay tables, 7.5 vs 10 weeks of basic, education benefits, and the Army’s no-degree route to flight school.

Can you bring a razor on a plane? Most fly in carry-on, including disposable and electric razors. The loose blade is the exception, and 9/11 is why.

The Shahed drone is Iran’s cheap one-way attack weapon. Here’s how the Shahed-136 works, its range and cost, and why even the US military copied it.

Airport welcome ideas for your boyfriend: 25 sweet and funny ways to greet him at arrivals, from inside-joke signs and his hoodie to a surprise trip.