Low altitude and small margins define the edge-of-the-envelope flying during takeoff and landing.

We've seen lots of designs for vertical take-off and landing vehicles over the years, but none are quite as striking as the ...

It’s an airplane command that feels slightly mysterious: keep window shades up during takeoff and landing. While it might seem like an annoying chore for travelers trying to get some rest on an ...

Maybe you know the answer to this one; nobody else seems to. As my flight into Portland was coming in for a landing, a recording told passengers to return tray tables to the upright position and open ...

What's the reason behind keeping window shades open when a flight takes off and lands? And why do only some airlines require it? Here's the answer.

Based in Dubai During taxi, takeoff, and landing, the cabin crew may well ask a passenger to raise their window shade. Some ...

This practice ensures that passengers are better prepared during an emergency.

Researchers have proposed a model-based diagnostic framework for electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft battery ...

A vertical take-off and landing aircraft first flown 60 years ago is being revived, with the aim of offering a cheaper and greener alternative to modern helicopters. “For years we have been looking ...