We take a look at the ten fastest planes ever flown. Though some uncrewed aircraft (like the X-43) have flown faster, they ...

Pilots often mention the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 when discussing “unforgiving” airliners. This three-engine widebody stands ...

Despite claims of Mach 2.54, pilots report that the fastest speeds achieved in practice are Mach 2.25–2.3 in brand-new ...

Among the wildest sights in aviation is a high-performance aircraft taking off from a lake or the sea. The exciting ability to take off from water frees aeroplanes from needing a runway, airfield, or ...

Today’s Top Pick is a 1967 Beechcraft V35 Bonanza. The Beechcraft Bonanza is widely regarded as the gold standard of ...

An aircraft capable of hitting 4,520 mph (nearly seven times the speed of sound) is ludicrous to even think about, but the North American X-15 achieved this, defying comparison to any other aircraft ...

What makes the Bombardier Global 8000 the fastest civilian jet since Concorde is a combination of design, certification, and ...

Owning an aircraft of any sort is a luxury reserved for a very small club. Owning one of the fastest machines on the market, however, is a flex on an entirely different level. Ever since Chuck ...

The bomber is a menacing sight for any pilot or target on the receiving end of its payload. Aerial combat is only around a century old, but it quickly bisected itself into two distinct aircraft types.

With their powerful engines and aerodynamic frames, the following aircraft represent the pinnacle of fighter jet technology in terms of speed and performance. During the Cold War, the United States ...