Articles about Airplane

FAA certificate offers new details on Stratolaunch’s plans for test flights of world’s largest aircraft

The Federal Aviation Administration has cleared the world’s largest airplane for takeoff — but it’s not yet clear exactly when… Read More

Higher, further, faster: Alaska Airlines unveils ‘Captain Marvel’ plane ahead of superhero film

“Captain Marvel,” the latest action flick from Marvel Studios, will arrive in theaters next month, but fans looking forward to… Read More

Watch: Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson airs it out as Alaska Airlines puts his face on a plane

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4-Oy8rM478&feature=youtu.be While the focus may return to the ground game during the upcoming Seattle Seahawks football season, quarterback Russell Wilson… Read More

Woman drops iPhone from airplane, finds it undamaged in Vancouver, B.C., park

Remember, that one time, when you dropped your phone from 3 feet above the ground and it totally shattered? Well, apparently… Read More

Man arrested for damage to jet that he thought belonged to Paul Allen

A Marysville, Wash., man was arrested for allegedly hopping a fence and breaking pieces off of an airplane that he… Read More

Delta CEO: In-flight cell phone calls would be a ‘disruption to the travel experience’

If you’re a frequent Delta Airlines customer and hate the idea of people making in-flight cell phone calls, there’s some… Read More

Boeing iPad apps help airline technicians fix problems, reduce flight delays

The iPad isn’t just helping the airline industry in the cockpit. Now, Boeing is offering a suite of mobile apps… Read More

Love for the plug: Alaska Airlines adding power outlets to new seats

For those who fly on Alaska Airlines and need to keep the gadgets juiced, help is on the way. Starting… Read More

Back in the air: FAA approves 787 battery design changes

After three months of grounding, Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner is set to fly again. The Federal Aviation Administration today approved Boeing’s… Read More

F.A.A. approves Boeing certification plan to test 787 battery fixes

The Federal Aviation Administration today approved Boeing’s certification plan to test the 787 Dreamliner’s battery system. Late last month, Boeing… Read More

Dude, where’s my Dreamliner? Michael Dell’s 787 order may be delayed

Michael Dell’s most recent purchase may be put on hold thanks to Boeing’s latest woes. According to a report out… Read More

Breaking: FAA orders all US-based airlines to ground Boeing 787 Dreamliners

After a flurry of problems and emergency landings in Japan, the Federal Aviation Administration today ordered all U.S.-based airlines to… Read More

Just in case: FAA says Boeing 787 is safe, will still conduct comprehensive review

Even though both Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration insist the Dreamliner is safe, the government will still be conducing… Read More

Flying with our gadgets: Do electronic devices really disrupt plane operations?

“Could you please turn off your _____ (insert electronic device here)?” You’ve certainly heard this instruction given by a flight… Read More