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Why Airplanes Don't Fly Straight

Ever noticed how flight paths on maps look curved instead of straight? It’s not a mistake—it’s science. In this video, we uncover why airplanes follow those strange-looking arcs, how pilots choose ...
Boeing has asked airlines to inspect all of their 737 Max jets for a potential loose bolt in the rudder system after an airline discovered a potential problem with a key part on two aircraft. An ...
CHARLOTTESVILLE — Eastern Hancock students in Cody Hibbert’s seventh-grade science class had a hands-on lesson in paper airplanes last month. Students were challenged to create their best paper ...
WASHINGTON — Safety experts recommended Wednesday that the engines on Boeing's troubled 737 Max airplanes be modified quickly to prevent smoke from filling the cockpit or cabin after a safety feature ...