
What Are the Alternatives to Jet Fuel?
Other more sustainable fuel options can be used by aircraft.

How Jet Fuel Is Made
Jet fuel is the lifeblood of modern jet aircraft. But how is jet fuel made?

What Type of Fuel Do Airplanes Use?
Modern jet aircraft use a special kind of fuel. Learn more.

The Boeing B-52 Bomber History Explained
The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress was developed in the 1940s and 1950s. It is still in service.

The Engines for Boeing 777: A Closer Look
The popular Boeing 777 is a revolutionary aircraft. Here are the three engines that powered its success.

How Fast Is the SR-71?
The iconic Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was designed for record-breaking speeds but how fast is the SR-71?

How a Pitot Tube Works
A pitot tube is an air pressure sensor used to measure airspeed. Here is how a pitot tube works.

What Is the Lockheed C-130 Hercules Top Speed?
It's not the fastest of aircraft, but the C-130 Hercules is still very competent.