Airplanes

The modern airplane works by using a jet engine to create forward motion (thrust) accompanied by lift created by the wings. Since ancient times the human species dreamed of flying, and many Greek legends (Icarus, for example) reflect this passionate interest. It wasn't until the Wright Brothers successfully made the first controlled, powered and sustained heavier-than-air human flight on 12/17/03, that the dream became a reality.

About Airplanes

Airplane travel is more common than ever in the United States. Though air travel tends to fall with a recession, it starts creeping back up when people have money to spend again.

Between August 2008 and July 2008, nearly 42 percent of U.S. adults reported traveling by air for leisure trips. 48 percent traveled for business in 2009. (Source: travelhorizonsTM, July 2009)

Related Images

See all images »

Recent Airplanes Questions

How did airplanes change the way of life?

2 hr 56 min ago - Airplanes have made it possible to travel to destinations muc...
How fast do airplanes fly?

5 hr 51 min ago - Your average Boeing 737-300 passenger airliner will travel at...
Why does the air pressure above an airplane wing differ from the pressure below it? How is this pressure difference involve in flight?

6 hr 8 min ago - The air pressure above an airplane wing on a moving airplane ...
How much would a airplane ticket from auburn, new york to Coventry, United Kingdom cost?

6 hr 39 min ago - Airplane ticket from auburn, new york to Coventry, United Kin...
How much would a airplane ticket, on average, cost from new york city to london england?

6 hr 43 min ago - Prices vary depending on the date, but the average round-trip...
What size liquid container can I bring on an airplane?

7 hr 42 min ago - As long as the liquid in the container does not exceed 3 oz. ...
How much would a round trip airplane ticket from Louisiana to Salt Lake City, Utah cost?

8 hr 14 min ago - From Baton Roughe Airport in Louisiana to Salt Lake City, Uta...
How much would a round trip airplane ticket to Japan cost?

8 hr 16 min ago - A round trip Economy class ticket from Kansas City, MO to Tok...
How long does it take to fly from Kenya Africa to Hawaii?

8 hr 39 min ago - Claus says by sleigh it only takes 16 minutes. By airplane, K...
How fast does airplane go before take off?

9 hr 50 min ago - Around 130-140 knots for takeoff (around 140-152 statute mile...
How high do planes usually fly?

10 hr 5 min ago - Flying in a commercial airplane, their cruising altitude is u...
Can you bring gum in a carry on bag on an airplane?

10 hr 42 min ago - Yes, you can bring a pack of gum through security in your bag...
How does an airplane take off?

10 hr 44 min ago - As an airplane speeds along the runway, the airplane's wings ...
How long does it take to get from Fresno California to new york by airplane?

10 hr 55 min ago - A typical flight between New York and California would have a...
Why do airplanes fly so high?

12 hr 23 min ago - When the plane goes higher, the air becomes less dense so the...
Why do you have to turn your phones off on airplanes?

12 hr 27 min ago - The Federal Communication Commission bans the use of cell pho...
How much is a two person airplane?

12 hr 40 min ago - The cost of a 2-person plane depends on the model, year, and ...
How many ounces of liquid can you carry on an airplane?

13 hr 20 min ago - You are allowed 3-ounce containers or smaller of liquids, gel...
What CANT you bring on an airplane?

14 hr 14 min ago - The following items can be checked, but not carried on: box c...
What is the cruising speed of a 737 airplane?

14 hr 15 min ago - The Boeing 737 has a max cruising speed 927km/h (576 mph, 500...