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A newly unearthed photograph from 1937 appears to depict Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan.

It took him six attempts to complete the trip, and he celebrated with Bud Light.

And what they have to do with William Shatner.

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It took four pilots, two biplanes, a hose, and a dream.

The more dings you hear, the bigger the problem.

Kids around the world followed along online; she emailed updates from the air.

85 years ago, the Queen of the Sky flew to Northern Ireland solo. She was only the second person to do so.

For the past 21 years, King Willem-Alexander has moonlighted for Dutch airline KLM.

The makers of the GermFalcon claim it kills 99 percent of the bacteria in a plane cabin in five minutes.

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The discovery started out as a school assignment.

It comes down to the possibility of a split second of interference.

The infamous hijacker, parachutist, and folk hero has never been identified—but Seattle scientists might be getting closer.

Did Amelia Earhart, the famous aviator, crash into the ocean and die, or did she meet another fate?

Since 1929, families at remote coastal outposts look to the skies to see Santa. (Riding a helicopter, not a sleigh.)

On February 20, 1962, pioneering astronaut John Glenn made history when he became the first American to orbit the Earth—but he wasn't done yet.

Charles Leroux survived hundreds of daring jumps before meeting his tragic end.

Raejali Buntut missed his flight and decided to vacation in Singapore's Changi Airport.

A worldwide tour guide from Lady Lindy's travels.

Douglas Corrigan earned the nickname "Wrong Way" on July 17, 1938, when he filed a flight plan from Brooklyn to Long Beach, California—but ended up in Ireland.

AirlineRatings has compiled a list of the safest airlines in the world as of 2016.

Being able to charge your laptop like you would at home is a perk, but how is the electrical socket grounded when you’re 35,000 feet above the Earth?

Sleeping quarters on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

And you thought those lie-flat seats looked comfortable!

Nearly 80 years after the disappearance, the plane was discovered in an unexpected place.

New Evidence Supports Theory That Amelia Earhart Died in Japanese Captivity

Remembering Steve Fossett's 2002 Solo Round-the-World Balloon Flight

Why Certain Airplane Seats Have a Triangle Above Them

A Brief History of 1923's Midair Refueling Experiments

What Those Chimes You Hear on Airplanes Really Mean

On This Day in 1997, Linda Finch Completed Her Round-the-World Flight

On This Day in 1932, Amelia Earhart Began Her Solo Atlantic Flight

Dutch King Reveals He's a Secret Commercial Airline Pilot

This Germ-Killing Robot Could Help Airlines' Hygiene Problem

Danish Teen Uncovers Remains of WWII Plane and Its Pilot in His Backyard

Why Do I Have to Put My Phone in Airplane Mode?

New Evidence Suggests D.B. Cooper's Tie May Help Solve a 45-Year Mystery

5 Theories About Amelia Earhart's Disappearance

A History of the Flying Santas Who Brought Christmas to Lighthouses

9 Moving Quotes from Pioneering Astronaut John Glenn

Why Is This Little-Known American Parachutist Famous in Estonia?

A Man Forged 31 Boarding Passes, Spent 18 Days at the Airport

8 Places Amelia Earhart Flew That Are Worth a Visit

When Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan Accidentally Flew to Ireland Instead of California

These Are the Safest Airlines in the World

How Do Power Outlets On An Airplane Stay Grounded?

Check Out the Secret Airplane Bedrooms Where Flight Crews Sleep

Amelia Earhart's Lost Plane Spotted in a 1936 Film