“Airplane!” is one of the most beloved and influential comedies to ever hit the silver screen. Surely you want to know more about it. The new book “Surely You Can’t Be Serious: The True Story of ...

Robert Hayes, Julie Hagerty, and Leslie Nielsen starred as a pilot, a flight attendant, and a deadpan doctor onboard the doomed flight. The comedy earned universal acclaim from critics and was named ...

1980 was the year of “The Empire Strikes Back,” but flying under the radar was a $3 million gag-fest called “Airplane!” that featured unknown leads, veteran character actors not at all famous for ...

The one-of-a-kind Antonov An-225 lifts off from Eindhoven, the Netherlands, in 2005. When you need to move 250 tons to another continent, demand the Mriya; no other airplane can do it. When Monika ...

Next time you’re on a plane, take a moment to appreciate its nautical roots. Vanhoenacker points out that the word “pilot” is ...

A stand-up airplane seat, an overhead locker that’s converted into a bed and a double-decker airplane cabin. These are some of the most eye-catching – and unusual – airplane seat designs to crop up in ...

Plus, other uses for Airplane Mode besides when you're on a flight. Credit: Thomas Trutschel / Photothek / Getty Images We all know you're supposed to toggle on Airplane Mode when you get on a flight.