Here's what that means for turbulence. Every flier waits to hear those magic words after takeoff: “We have reached cruising altitude; you’re now free to move about the cabin.” But what is cruising ...

A worldwide shortage of aircraft mechanics is causing delays, cancellations and leading to a push to teach more people how to fix planes.

As one of the world’s most frequent flyers, CNN’s Richard Quest has an encyclopaedic knowledge of airlplanes, having flown in most of them. From the BAC 1-11 to the A380, here are his favorites.

If you’re a frequent flier, you may barely pay attention to the routine stages of flight. Still, you know the basics: After takeoff, the airplane climbs for the first 15 to 20 minutes before reaching ...

Flight safety is top of mind given recent high-profile crashes, like a Delta plane's fiery crash landing in Canada last week. Ask a traveler for their thoughts on airplane mode and their response is ...

Mysterious drones over the US East Coast have sparked concern and skepticism among locals. Officials said many of the reported sightings are "actually manned aircraft, operating lawfully." You can use ...