With the Cold War at full throttle, the United States Air Force was worried that a sudden Soviet attack in Europe would leave ...

The A-4 Skywalk was a lightweight beast when it was introduced in the 1950s. Here's its top speed, which even set a world record for class C aircraft.

Since then, black boxes have aided in numerous aircraft accident investigations, including for commercial planes and helicopters. But what information do black boxes record? First, let's start with a ...

By the 1950s, the best piston engines available ... destination proves unsafe for landing. Finally, powerful jet engines allow planes to fly above dangerous storms and turbulence.

The Boeing 707 stands as a monumental achievement in American aviation history, marking the advent of the Jet Age.