The Fairchild Republic A-10 “Warthog” with its 30 mm rotary cannon has captured the imagination of friendly soldiers and military aviation enthusiasts on the ground for as long as it’s been flying.

The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 was the last American-built aircraft to feature an analog cockpit. The aircraft entered ...

The fearsome F-16 Fighting Falcon has evolved considerably throughout its half a century of service and continues to cut a distinctive figure. With its sleek design and single engine that generates ...

Cockpit barriers are required to stay sealed during flight, but oftentimes passengers can get a glimpse inside while boarding CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Passengers can often catch a glimpse ...

Modern cockpit doors have safety systems to keep out intruders. They can be opened from the cabin - to help pilots in an emergency. But control is from within. And that has its own dangers. Virtually ...

A new prototype plane features a screen instead of a front-facing window in its cockpit. The technology is closer to the mainstream than it sounds. Airplane design has basically remained unchanged for ...

The aircraft had taken off from Valencia bound for Ibiza, carrying 98 passengers and six crew members. Most were believed to be holidaymakers returning home after the festive season.