Modern Aviation
An era from 1991 to the present marked by achievements in air and space flight, including unmanned aerial vehicles and the International Space Station
Air & Space for the iPad
Our June/July issue is the first produced for the tablet.
June 17, 2013 |
By Linda Shiner
Parkour Among the Planes
Ever wanted to play in an airplane graveyard? Watch how the pros do it.
March 12, 2013 |
By Tony Reichhardt
Who Inspects the Navy’s Aircraft Carriers?
It takes a (uniformed) village.
February 04, 2013 |
By Rebecca Maksel
Spy Pigeons
Unlikely soldiers during World War II: More than 250,000 pigeons deployed by the British.
December 18, 2012 |
By Rebecca Maksel
Pippo: A World War II Mystery
Why does the solitary night fighter call out for a nickname?
November 29, 2012 |
By Rebecca Maksel
Our Favorite Children’s Books of 2012
The year's best aviation- and space-themed books for young readers.
November 2012 |
By Rebecca Maksel
Crocodiles on a Plane
Sometimes passengers and crew are downright inhuman.
November 21, 2012 |
By Rebecca Maksel
The Air Force Survival Guide (Don’t Leave Home Without it)
Find yourself in a hostile environment? The Air Force knows what to do.
November 19, 2012 |
By Rebecca Maksel
Asleep at the Wheel
Driving a drone is (apparently) nothing like playing World of Warcraft.
November 15, 2012 |
By Rebecca Maksel
The Flying Emergency Room
One reason more soldiers are making it home alive.
November 2012 |
By Michael Klesius
Crash Test TV
Destroying a 727 in the name of science, and entertainment.
October 05, 2012 |
By Rebecca Maksel
How Do You Name an Aircraft Carrier?
It's not as straightforward as you think.
August 14, 2012 |
By Rebecca Maksel
Thanks for the Lift
Riding on a Marine Corps C-130 in Iraq had its risks, not all of them expected.
August 03, 2012 |
By Rebecca Maksel
Choreographing Olympic Airspace
Flying into London for the Olympics? Get in line.
July 24, 2012 |
By Roger Mola
Busy British Airports Rely on Virtual Assistants
Holographic help: Holly and Graham are available to assist confused travelers.
July 24, 2012 |
By Rebecca Maksel
Olympic Air
From the Eurofighter Typhoon to the Goodyear Blimp, see what's flying at the 2012 Olympic Games.
July 24, 2012 |
By Roger Mola
Notes From Farnborough
Daily dispatches from one of the world's great airshows.
July 09, 2012 |
By Irene Klotz
Robot Fall, Robot Get Up
When the AirBurr flying robot crashes into an obstacle, it rights itself and keeps going.
July 03, 2012 |
By Rebecca Maksel
Europe’s Typhoon Fighter
For the first time since World War II, fighters are stationed at RAF Northolt.
July 2012 |
By Carl Posey
