From the myth of Icarus to the sketches of Leonardo Da Vinci's ornithopter, humanity has looked to the sky since first watching birds take wing. History is dotted with ill-advised attempts to achieve ...

In modern times, flying may not seem all that remarkable. The magic of seeing a machine in the sky has faded as it became a common method of transit. However, flight's journey from idea to a part of ...

First steps -- Pioneers and perils -- Bloodied in battle 1914-1918 -- The birth of passenger aviation 1919-1938 -- From biplanes to jets: World War II 1939-1945 -- Breaking records -- Cold War ...

Scott Bateman, a British aviator and author, has had a distinguished career spanning 18 years. The Boeing 747SR, known as the Short Range Jumbo, was a unique variant of the standard 747 The Boeing ...