There are a few aircraft in aviation history that have transcended their original purpose to become enduring icons of capability and adaptability. Boeing'sB-52 Stratofortress, a jet bomber that first ...

With a wingspan of more than 230 feet and powered by six massive piston engines plus four jet engines, the Convair B-36 Peacemaker remains the largest mass-produced piston-powered aircraft ever built.

Many of the aircraft currently serving the needs of the American military are decades-old, but only one of them has been officially confirmed to extend its service until it reaches at least a century ...

The United States has built almost all of the world’s most expensive aircraft—typically for niche roles such as stealth bombing or electronic warfare. Modern military aircraft are engineering ...

The U.S. Air Force’s VC-25B Bridge aircraft has completed modification and flight testing, and is now being painted ahead of its introduction in service this summer. The U.S. Air Force has announced ...

When plans to build a European fighter jet to surpass the US F-35 were officially grounded this week, it came as a surprise to almost no one. Industrial incompatibilities ultimately sank the project ...