Between 1899 and 1905, the Wright brothers’ program of research and experimentation led to the first airplane in 1903, and an improved, practical aircraft two years later. Their basic design and ...

The Kennedy-era paint colors on the exterior of aircraft in the U.S. Air Force presidential and VIP fleet are being replaced with a new design in President Trump's preferred palette. The new colors ...

There’s been a bunch of exciting research-focused AI labs popping up in recent months, and Flapping Airplanes is one of the most interesting. Propelled by its young and curious founders, Flapping ...

Scott MacFarlane is CBS News' Justice correspondent. He has covered Washington for two decades, earning 20 Emmy and Edward R. Murrow awards. His reporting has resulted directly in the passage of five ...

A clear breakdown of the science behind flight explaining lift thrust drag and gravity. This discussion makes complex aerodynamics easy to understand showing how wings engines and airflow work ...

Next time you’re at an airport, take a look around. You’ll notice that most airplanes, whether domestic carriers or international giants, are painted white. Sure, airlines add logos, stripes, or ...

The USS Ford Carrier Strike Group has been notified that they are leaving the Caribbean and headed to the Middle East, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the decision. The Ford will join ...