#Speed
The FAA's 10-Knot Rule That Explains Every Mid-Flight Slowdown Passengers Mistake For Trouble
There are several factors that pilots take into consideration when approaching the destination.
Why Pilots Fly Final Approach At Exactly 1.3 Times The Stall Speed
The approach is always a highly critical stage of flight, demanding strict adherence to speeds calculated at 1.3 times t...
6 Active Fighter Jets That Can Exceed Mach 2
Several modern fighter jets can exceed Mach 2 at altitude, although the most advanced, like F-35 and J-35, sometimes max...
Why Pilots Reduce Speed Before Crossing Into Oceanic Airspace
Oceanic airspace is a challenging place to be, far away from civilization and communication outposts. Before entering, p...
Mach 0.95: This Is The Fastest Civil Jet Since Concorde Retired In 2003
The Bombardier Global 8000 is the fastest civil jet since Concorde, combining Mach 0.95 speed, 8,000-nm range, and recor...
Is It True That Larger Engines Actually Reduce An Aircraft's Top Speed?
Larger engines do indeed increase drag, but are they worth it?
Why Faster Aircraft Don’t Always Save Time
Many other factors can also affect journey length.
Why Don't Planes Fly Faster?
It's more complicated than you may think.
This Is How Fast The Airbus A321XLR Can Fly
Like other modern narrowbody aircraft, the A321XLR flies a typical Mach 0.78, but it offers an incredible range for an a...
This Is American Airlines’ Fastest Aircraft
The oneworld carrier's largest aircraft has a top speed of up to 593 mph.
This Is How Fast The Airbus A220 Can Fly
Discover how fast the Airbus A220 can fly, what powers its speed, and how it stacks up against rivals in modern aviation...
This Is How Fast The Boeing 787 Dreamliner Can Fly
All three Dreamliner variants can reach the same maximum speed.
These Are The Fastest Boeing Commercial Jets
Boeing's fastest aircraft has a top speed of more than 700 mph.
Southwest Airlines Pilot Sets The Record Straight On How Fast Planes Taxi
Taxi speeds are regulated by all commercial airlines.
Why Commercial Jets Have Been Getting Slower
The days of supersonic travel have been over for more than two decades, while aircraft continue to cruise at Mach 0.85.
Bombardier Global 7500 Amasses 75 Different City-Pair Speed Records
The worldwide Global 7500 fleet is nearly 200 aircraft.
How Fast Can The Pilatus PC-12 Fly?
The speed and history of the Pilatus PC-12.
Listening In: 5 Air Traffic Control Clearances You Might Not Know or Understand
The words that control how airplanes fly.
How Fast Do Different Types Of Commercial Aircraft Fly?
While regional turboprop aircraft typically fly around 330 mph, the Concorde supercruised at around Mach 2.0.
How Fast Does A Boeing 747 Go?
From the Boeing 747-100 to the 747-8, which is the fastest variant of the Queen of the Skies?