We take a look at the ten fastest planes ever flown. Though some uncrewed aircraft (like the X-43) have flown faster, they ...

Despite claims of Mach 2.54, pilots report that the fastest speeds achieved in practice are Mach 2.25–2.3 in brand-new ...

Among the wildest sights in aviation is a high-performance aircraft taking off from a lake or the sea. The exciting ability to take off from water frees aeroplanes from needing a runway, airfield, or ...

With their powerful engines and aerodynamic frames, the following aircraft represent the pinnacle of fighter jet technology in terms of speed and performance. During the Cold War, the United States ...

What makes the Bombardier Global 8000 the fastest civilian jet since Concorde is a combination of design, certification, and operational capability. It flies closer to the speed of sound than any ...

Military fighter jets are among the fastest aircraft in the history of aviation. But for some of these planes in the early 1990s, their incredible speed made them a target for enemy radar. One example ...

Owning an aircraft of any sort is a luxury reserved for a very small club. Owning one of the fastest machines on the market, however, is a flex on an entirely different level. Ever since Chuck ...

Now that the Air Force has officially announced that it has built and flown a new sixth-generation fighter jet, many might wonder: Could it be the stealthiest, fastest and most lethal aircraft ever to ...

MONTREAL, Dec. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bombardier today celebrated the entry-into-service of its Global 8000 (1) business aircraft during a special event held at its state-of-the-art Aircraft ...

The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet has made a name for itself as a powerhouse in the U.S. Navy since its introduction in 1999 Since its introduction in 1999, the Super Hornet has been pivotal in a number of ...

Most people consider speed to be the ultimate sign of a fighter jet's performance, but you'll be surprised to learn that the F-35, considered one of the most advanced jets in the world, is slower than ...

The SR-71 Blackbird, the fastest aircraft ever built, was ultimately done in by the Air Force’s most notorious and intractable enemy: budget cuts. The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird remains one of the most ...