Many people are aware—consciously or instinctively—that the world’s first successful powered aircraft flight took place in a ...

The aircraft went down in the frigid Potomac River, breaking into multiple pieces. There were 64 passengers aboard the plane and three Army soldiers in the helicopter, according to officials. " ...

Be gentle when trying these techniques to alleviate "airplane ears" or "ear barotrauma"—the painful clogged or blocked feeling in your ears due to cabin pressure changes. Taking a decongestant ...