The SR-71 Blackbird, the fastest plane ever built, faced numerous hidden challenges during its career. Engineers discovered ...

Developed during the Cold War to spy on the Soviet Union, the SR-71 Blackbird was nothing short of a revolutionary, ...

Beale Air Force Base invites the community behind the gates this June for its Air and Space Expo — a two-day event packed with air shows, static aircraft displays, STEM exhibits, and a nod to the base ...

Its cockpit, designed for a crew of four, included advanced avionics and ejection capsules for high-altitude emergencies ... speed aircraft—including the SR-71. Pilots and engineers marveled ...

With a body made of titanium and carbon fiber and the engine from a C6 ZR1 the Icona Vulcano Titanium is like no other car in the world.

The SR-71 “Blackbird” broke the world’s record for sustained altitude in horizontal flight in 1976 when it flew at Mach 3.3 (times the speed of sound). As of 2025, no fighter or proposed ...

Traveling at high altitude can be hazardous. The information provided here is designed for educational use only and is not a substitute for specific training or experience. Princeton University and ...

Many individuals, especially those not accustomed to high elevations, may find it challenging to adapt to the environment due to lower oxygen levels. This could result in altitude sickness ...

The Air Zoo, located in Portage, is soaring to new heights as a must-visit destination for aviation enthusiasts and families ...

Last week's Cruising Altitude: Oh, be quiet ... Backlash is common and often high-profile when these kinds of changes are made. “They’re giant dartboards for public opinion,” Huot ...

UPDATE: By 2 p.m., the ramp was back open. A jackknifed semi has blocked an I-71 ramp in Louisville.The crash happened around 10 a.m. on a north ramp to I-264 (Watterson Expressway). The ramp is ...