How Airplanes Work

Man has always been fascinated by the mysteries of flight and dreamed of conquering the skies and achieving the grace of birds. Icarus from the Greek legends flied with wings of wax, but got too close to the Sun, his wings melted, and he fell to the ground. The great Leonardo da Vinci, artist... [ read more >> ]

Airbus A380, the biggest passenger airplane in the world

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Image of a Harrier Jump Jet, capable of vertical/short takeoffs and landings

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Image of a Harrier Jump Jet, capable of vertical/short takeoffs and landings