Even more Top Secret than the Lockheed SR-71, the D-21 drone was a promising Cold War idea that could have eliminated the need for manned overflights, ...

Later, this was upgraded to the S1030 Full Pressure Suit. The older S901 evolved through several improved models into the S1030 suit, which was developed in the 1970s for SR-71 Blackbird operations.

The SR-71 Blackbird flies at extremely high speeds and altitudes, adding Aluminum to its tires can help to prevent damage ...

The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is a legendary aircraft that set the record for the fastest jet ever built, reaching speeds of ...

Round-trip vs. one-way: Which is better? One of the big “hacks” people ask me about is whether it’s better to buy a round-trip itinerary or two one-way tickets. Friends who work in airline ...

Last week's Cruising Altitude: After the fatal Concorde crash, could supersonic flight return? On top of that, she said, different parts of the cabin can be different temperatures, and often the ...

Airplane cabin temperatures can dictate safety as well as comfort. Advocates say they need to be standardized.

Why can planes be so hot, or so cold? Nelson said that external factors play a big role in the temperature onboard an airplane. “Especially in the summer, especially with delays, being out on ...