These 10 World War II aircraft stayed useful long after 1945, from the C 47, C 46, and C 54 to the Catalina, Mustang, Corsair ...

When the Boeing B-47 Stratojet entered service, it marked a turning point in aviation history. As the United States Air Force’s first jet-powered, swept-wing bomber, the B-47 blended World War II-era ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. The future of aviation could look surprisingly similar to the triangular paper airplanes you folded as ...

China’s focus on advanced UAVs offers critical insights into the People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s future airpower strategy. This image, shared on Chinese social media platform Weibo, shows the ...

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 supersonic bomber underwent an “intensive” regeneration and depot maintenance effort by US Air Force technicians. A formerly retired Boeing B-1B Lancer heavy bomber has returned to the skies after ...

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 ...

Many Cold War-era aircraft—particularly bombers and cargo planes—continue to serve in air forces around the world due to their ruggedness, simple design, and proven longevity. The world powers are in ...