The design of the Douglas DC-8 was a masterpiece of early jet-age engineering, blending functionality with elegance.

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.

A civilian jet broke the sound barrier for the first ... milestone," Pilot Brandenburg said on Tuesday. About 130 Overture planes have been pre-ordered, the company said. Airlines including ...