Planes are designed to withstand tremendous forces on their components when they’re flying. But there’s more to keeping flying safe than the structural capabilities of airplanes. The decision to delay ...

Thorough pre-flight planning is crucial for IFR flights in potential icing conditions, requiring detailed analysis of cloud layers, temperatures, and alternate routes to minimize exposure, even for ...

As they were coming in for a landing, a “plume” of bad weather suddenly appeared in front of Hawaiian Airlines pilots who hit severe turbulence just seconds later. Dozens of passengers were injured.

High density altitude (DA), prevalent in hot weather and at higher elevations, significantly reduces engine power and overall aircraft performance, requiring pilots to make careful adjustments. Safe ...