The Meaning Behind A Jet Squawking 7700
Commercial jets use a series of codes via transponder known as Squawk codes, but not all of them are bad. Here's what it means when a jet is Squawking 7700.
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Everything To Know About The Iron Maiden 'Ed Force One' 747 Jet
Ed Force One is Iron Maiden's personal touring jet. The plane has gone through a few iterations, and taken the band to countries it has never been before.
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All About The Yak-130 Combat Training Jet
Russia's Yak-130 has become one of the most prolific jet trainers in the world's weapon export market.
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8 Fighter Jet Battles You Probably Never Knew About
Some fighter jet battles are iconically famous among historians and military buffs, but these important battles fly under the radar.
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All About The Kawasaki Jet Mate Jet Ski
The Kawasaki Jet Mate was one of the strangest watercraft ever created and resembled a boat more than a Jet Ski. Here's the interesting history of the craft.
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Every Ford Model Powered By The 428 Cobra Jet Engine
The Cobra Jet engine represented the dawn of a new age in American muscle for the Ford Motor Company. Here are the major cars that used the 428 Cobra jet.
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Every 5th-Generation Fighter Jet Operational In 2024
There aren't many currently operational fifth-generation fighter jets, but a handful are already in service and more are coming. Here's what we know about them.
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Everything To Know About The Boeing 737 MAX Jet
Founded by William Boeing in 1916, the Boeing Company's tale of success has had some bumps in the road, notably thanks to the 737 MAX Jet. Here's the story.
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The Story Behind Boeing's 747 Airborne Aircraft Carrier
The U.S. Air Force collaborated with Boeing to convert its 747 into an aircraft carrier, but it was outpaced by the seaborne carriers used today.
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Could This Weird Helicopter-Airplane Hybrid Be The Future Of Aviation?
The pace of innovation in the aviation industry is exciting, and as this hybrid aircraft shows, efficiency, fuel consumption and emissions can all be improved.
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Me 262 Vs. Gloster Meteor: Which First Fighter Jet Was Better?
During WW2, Allied and Axis forces scrambled to adapt to new jet technology, with some of the first jets being the Me 262 and Gloster Meteor.
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Stealth Vs. Speed: A Look At Trade-Offs In Modern Fighter Jet Design
Modern aerial combat has evolved significantly in the last few years with the advent of drones, as well increasingly more advanced automated weapons systems.
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Everything To Know About The 737 MAX 8 Jet
Boeing's 737 MAX 8 Jet notoriously crashed twice in 2018 and 2019, and a door exploded on the same aircraft in 2024. Here's what to know about the aircraft.
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How Does Samsung's Bespoke Jet Vacuum Stand Up Against A Dyson?
Dyson has long been a name to be reckoned with for cordless vacuums, but how does an equivalent model compare to Samsung's Bespoke Jet Cordless Stick Vacuum?
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Here's How Fast A T-38 Jet Can Go After Its Afterburner Is Initiated
Aviation aficionados may be stunned to learn just how fast a T-38 can go once its afterburners really kick things into high gear.
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Everything You Need To Know About Milwaukee Tool's M12 Green 360° 3-Plane Laser Kit
Hanging pictures, laying tile, laser levels are invaluable for any DIYer. Milwaukee Tools' M12 Green 360° laser is cool, but is it worth the money?
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How The US Army Uses Tech To Feed U-2 Spy Plane Pilots
A special system was developed and has been in place for years that keeps U-2 pilots well-fed.
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Everything You Need To Know About The Kfir Fighter Jet
Israel has one of the best-equipped air forces today. Here's everything you need to know about one of its historically most significant fighter jets, the Kfir.
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Here's What The US Air Force's Brand-New Doomsday Jet Should Be Able To Do
While the United States has several bunkers in case of an apocalyptic scenario, there is also a flying equivalent known as the "Doomsday plane."
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The History Of The Jet Age: From 1939 To 2024
The Jet Age began in 1939 and paved the way for jet turbine engines and commercial aircraft that forever changed the world. Here's the story.
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USS Gerald R. Ford Vs. Chinese Aircraft Carrier Liaoning: How Do They Compare?
The USS Gerald R. Ford is the largest warship ever built at over 1,000 feet long. Here's how it compares to the Chinese aircraft carrier, Liaoning.
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Operation Bolo: The Story Of A High Stakes Fighter Jet Dog-Fight
Operation Bolo was a brilliant success for the U.S. but also an important change in the overall air war in Vietnam.
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What Are Tiltrotor Aircraft, And How Do They Fly?
Although the transforming nature of tiltrotor aircraft seems ripped straight out of a sci-fi flick, the development of the technology started in the 1950s.
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How A U.S. Fighter Jet Shot Itself Out Of The Sky
Amazingly, the blistering speeds of modern fighting jets can reach such high speeds that they can outpace their own ordnance. This F-14 did just that.
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The Top 3 Things The Pilot Wishes Every Commercial Airline Passenger Would Do
We sat down with retired Captain Richard Levy, an international pilot with 41 years of experience and asked him what he wished passengers did more often.
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Is The Curtiss Goupil Duck The Ugliest Aircraft In History?
The fame (or infamy) of being the ugliest aircraft in history might be owned by the Curtiss Goupil Duck, but it is surely in good company.
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The 4 Best Commercial Aircraft To Fly, According To A Veteran Pilot
When it comes to being an expert commercial pilot, captains like Richard Levy (retired) have found their preferences in aircraft over many years of flying.
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