Airline privatization is more complex than just selling a national carrier from the government to private investors.

In aviation, bags don’t follow passengers—they follow data. So what type of data is encoded in your luggage tags?

Winter Storm brings deicing into focus: that truck sprays glycol-based fluid that strips ice and prevents refreeze before takeoff.

Aircraft maintenance exists within a paradigm shaped by operational urgency, safety requirements, and persistent cost pressure.

This is how commercial flights went from being exclusively for the wealthy to the mainstream and affordable option they are today.

The glass cockpit did not just alter the way jets are flown; it redesigned the tasks of the flight crew, ergonomics, and more.

Today, General Electric is best known for its jet engines, but that wasn’t always the case.

Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, or ARFF, is a function that remains remarkably invisible yet essential within the industry.

Airlines rarely announce how much water they carry; excess potable water adds weight, but little water is no good either.

When an airliner turns off its engines at the gate or ramp, the flight deck doesn’t simply go dark and stay that way.

Most bird strikes occur during takeoff, landing, or initial climb, making airports critical areas for wildlife risk management.

In an era of satellites and AI, it might seem surprising that many of aviation’s weather tools still follow decades-old formats.

To the average person, the idea of an aircraft flying without communicating with air traffic control may seem unimaginable.

Lockheed is best known for fighters and space projects, but it once played a significant role in commercial aviation.

Airports sit at the heart of aviation's sustainability challenge: central transport hubs striving for carbon neutrality.

As the world looks to sustainable aviation, the focus is turning to aircraft's end of life: retirement and recycling.

Long before engineers spun 3D models of airplanes on screens, they designed them with pencils, rulers, and plenty of patience.

The late 1960s were one of the most crucial eras of aviation—enter the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 and the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar.

Corrosion is one of the most enduring and expensive problems facing aviation, insidiously eroding airframe integrity.

Among all threats, bird strikes and aircraft/bird collisions are particularly unpredictable and can readily harm engines.

At first glance, a livery might look like nothing more than a splash of paint. A plane is a plane, right? Not for an airline.

The NTSB’s OPS-GEN-130 is the latest reminder that, in a funding lapse, U.S. air-safety work doesn’t stop—but it does get thin.

Go-arounds, far from being an emergency, are one of the safest maneuvers in commercial flying.

As larger aircraft grab headlines for long-haul and trunk routes, the backbone of secondary markets is the regional jets.

Attention has shifted toward two possible solutions: high-aspect-ratio wings and blended wing-body shapes. 

Modern airline bookings began with a chance meeting of two men sharing a surname on an American Airlines flight in 1953.

Long before the arrival of high-bypass, fuel-efficient turbofan engines, aviation relied on what might seem like an unusual trick.

Aircraft maintenance is the bedrock of aviation efficiency and safety. We take a closer look at two main categories.

Aves' aerial highways intersect with the busiest air corridors on Earth, a story of bird migration that overlaps with aviation.

Airways explores Combi aircraft, a unique hybrid with the flexibility to carry passengers and freight on the same deck.

You may have heard of sudden loud bangs, vibrations, or even flames shooting out of a jet engine. Why does it behave like this?

Few parts of an airplane get as little attention as its tires. Yet these rubber rings perform a monumental task. 

The process of planning and maintaining an optimal route network is complex. It requires consideration of various factors.

Almost all aircraft cabins are air-conditioned and pressurized to ensure passenger comfort during flights at high altitudes.

To the lay observer, it may not appear comforting to see a wing flex in flight, but this bending is a vital safety mechanism. 

The conditions outside a cruising airliner are those of intense cold, thin air, and potentially lethal atmospheric conditions.

Airline catering is a world of its own, one that most passengers rarely consider while sipping their tea and watching their IFE.

An interesting safety feature found on turboprops is called Propeller Feathering. What is it, and how does it work?

Modern airliners can glide safely for miles after dual engine failure, giving pilots time to manage the emergency.

Standing beneath a busy airport flight path these days, it's easy to overlook how noisy commercial aviation once was.

Every aircraft flying in the skies carries a unique identity, a combination of letters and numbers painted on its fuselage.

Every time a commercial plane takes to the air, it enters a world pervaded by unseen forces, none more dramatic than lightning. 

‍The fast-paced backstage hustle of air travel and how they pull it off without a meltdown.

Airbus' flagship models, such as the A320, A330, A350, and A380, are highly advanced in terms of avionics and flight systems. 

One of the innovations of the Boeing 787 is its bleedless system, a departure from traditional bleed-air architecture. 

Airplane lavatories are marvels of engineering, combining vacuum science, pressure tricks, and strict regulations.

From coffee brewing in the galley to flushing toilets, the aircraft water and waste system is a self-contained hygienic marvel.

Airways dives deep into how major airlines today use AI to follow their aircraft maintenance checkup routine. 

Passenger-to-freighter conversions represent a tested strategy to meet the increasing needs of global air cargo.

On Wed, the TSA will no longer accept state-issued IDs not REAL ID-compliant at security checks. Here's what you need to know.

The fuel system onboard an aircraft is one of the most critical, whether it is a Cessna 152 or a Boeing 777-300ER.

Take a detailed look at the various documents and manuals used to ensure the safe operation of aircraft today.

Nanobot and microbot technologies significantly advance how aircraft engines are inspected and maintained.

We take a closer look at one of the essential components of any aircraft: the landing gear.

With the recent increase in papal travel, how does the Vatican’s most famous resident fly across the world?

Airways explains the history and evolution of Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance Systems.

Beyond the customer-facing aspects of flying is the exchange between pilots and ATC and the NAS.

What training do pilots undergo to minimize the risks when dealing with an unstable approach?

Despite setbacks, flydubai has become one of the largest carriers in the Middle East in a few years.

‍There’s a revolution going on in the aviation industry, and it’s being driven by AI.

The Boeing 737 MAX is the fourth generation of the manufacturer's narrowbody 737 airliner series.

While UAPs pose no aviation threat, the FAA and other agencies still investigate their sightings.

Turkish Airlines handles two million+ tons of cargo annually at its SmartIST logistics facility.

Airways examines sleep planning, time zones, jet lag recovery, and flight crew perspectives.

While it may resemble duct tape, speed tape is suitable for high-stress applications in aviation.

What alternatives do pilots have, and what protocols do they follow during an emergency landing?

What does "coffin corner" or "Q corner" refer to, and why do commercial pilots avoid it?

Get a glimpse of the exchange between pilots and ATC to see how the National Airspace System works.

When it comes to aviation, different aircraft require different fuels based on their engine type.

This is when commercial pilots usually get to go home after a handful of flights.

There's a well-thought-out system behind manufacturers' codes for their aircraft models.

How much do you know about this still essential energy source of modern aviation?

What is a Dutch roll, and what are the causes of this type of aircraft motion?

Airways' Chris Smith explains the ins and outs of the Minimum Equipment List (MEL).