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Did You Know These 5 Unusual Aircraft Had Ejector Seats?
From Space Shuttles to attack helicopters, engineers have tried to install ejector seats on various types of aircraft.
5 Supersonic Passenger Aircraft: Canceled, Completed & Planned
Since the 1950s engineers have planned for supersonic travel and commercial supersonic flights may return as soon as 2029.
How Much Fuel Did Concorde Consume?
Fuel consumption up to four times that of the Boeing 747 was a problem throughout Concorde's operating life.
Where Can You Find Preserved Examples Of The Tupolev Tu-144?
Several airframes have been preserved at transport museums and airports across Russia and Germany since the Tu-144's retirement in 1978.
What Happened To Boeing's Proposed Supersonic Jet?
Despite the US having big dreams for the aircraft, it was canceled in 1971 following skyrocketing fuel prices and environmental concerns.
66 Years Since Its First Flight: 5 Fun Facts About The Supersonic Tupolev Tu-144
What to know about the aircraft the kick started supersonic air travel.
Why NASA Flew Russia's Concorde Challenger
Did you know that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration used to fly the Tupolev Tu-144?
What Happens When Aircraft Exceed The Speed Of Sound
Let's take a closer look at the infamous sonic boom,
Breaking Barriers: When The Tupolev Tu-144 First Went Supersonic
The Tu-144 was the first passenger plane to break the sound barrier.
This Month In Aviation History: The Tupolev Tu-144's Paris Air Show Crash
The disaster was a factor in the program's eventual failure.
Tupolev Tu-144: The Story Of The Soviet Supersonic Concorde Competitor
The aircraft didn't enjoy the same levels of success as its Anglo-French counterpart.
