Earlier this month, NASA showcased the X-59, an experimental plane that promises to break the sound barrier without producing earth-shaking sonic booms. One NASA administrator described the plane as making “a gentle thump.”

Even at 60,000 feet, Concorde was loud. The pioneering supersonic passenger jet, which last flew in 2003, was so noisy that governments generally banned it from zooming at supersonic speeds over land.

In the wake of three incidents involving airplanes, including a door flying off mid-air, the question of whether or not it is safe to fly remains. Former airline pilot and UNLV professor Dr. Dan Bubb provides insight into the state of air travel.

Travelers have been on edge lately as questions swirl around airline safety, following several frightening incidents kicking off the new year. But experts say these are not enough to dethrone air travel as the safest method of traveling, statistically.

A door plug falling mid-flight has renewed scrutiny of air travel and of Boeing’s planes.

One summer, as I sat on the tarmac at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and prepared to take off on a JetBlue flight from New England to London, the pilot came over the intercom with news of a brief delay.

Sleeping during the most critical part of any flight may affect the health and safety of passengers.

We spoke with a former pilot and aviation expert about the real reasons cabin lights are dimmed.