The flight deck has long been known by a peculiar term—one that probably has to do with roosters.

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The first coin in the U.S. Mint's 2023 American Women Quarters Program features Bessie Coleman, the pilot who broke barriers a century ago.
The next time you're stranded at an airport because of a flight delay or cancellation, follow these expert tips—and have a better chance at maintaining your sanity.
There are 25 blimps left in existence as of 2022, and only half of them are in use.
The pioneering aviator who died under mysterious circumstances in 1937 will soon take a place of prominence in the National Statuary Hall Collection.
From spacious lounge areas to high-end meals, the average air traveler could expect a luxurious experience while flying Pan American in the 1950s.
Amelia Earhart was a pioneer in the air, but she also had a knack for progressive women's clothing in a line she designed.
Whether you're traveling internationally or domestically, these are the best airlines to fly with in 2021.
Fifty years ago, Alan Shepard became the first astronaut to hit a golf ball on the moon. Read on for more facts about trailblazing career at NASA.
From 1953 to 1970, United Airlines offered a daily flight out of New York that catered exclusively to male passengers. The National Organization for Women (NOW) was having none of it.
Anyone exceeding established boundaries of business, art, or safety is said to be 'pushing the envelope.' Why?
The first African American pilots to serve in the United States military, the Tuskegee Airmen helped the Allies win World War II and put the U.S. armed forces on the road to integration.
The Concorde shot through skies at 1495 mph—virtually the speed of a bullet—and could get people from San Francisco to Tokyo in six hours.
How come seat belts are so simple? Why is the food so bland? Read on for answers to these pressing airplane cabin queries.
Rigid zeppelins used to carry the rich and well-to-do across the Atlantic Ocean in style. But after the Hindenburg airship crashed in a fiery heap on May 6, 1937, that industry went up in smoke. Here’s the lowdown on the life and death of this ill-fated f
Ufologist Chris Rutkowski has donated his collection of 30,000 documents related to UFO sightings to the University of Manitoba in Canada.
Want to increase your chances of getting on the right flight home for the holidays? Be aware of the airlines that are notorious for bumping passengers.
At age 8, Werner Doehner was the youngest person onboard the Hindenburg when it crashed. He was the last remaining survivor of the disaster before his death earlier this month.
It might seem like the best time to book flights for holiday travel is still to come, but you should actually nab airline tickets ASAP.
Thirteen human bones that may have been Amelia Earhart’s were found and promptly lost. But what happened to the other 193?
A new rule from the U.S. Department of Transportation now forbids airlines from discriminating against service dogs of particular breeds, including pit bulls.
Flight delays are annoying—as is paying for a hotel room you won't actually sleep in. Here's how to cancel your stay and get compensated.
Your next flight may include a mini horse riding in coach, thanks to new service animal guidelines released by the Department of Transportation.
Swedish flight-tracking service Flightradar24 recently announced the news on Twitter—but it’s possible the record could be broken again within the week.