Max Comer is a 33-year-old aircraft mechanic — known as “Airplane Facts with Max” online. In his quirky, deadpan videos, Comer introduces aircraft components like speed tape, cargo doors and ice ...

While we get Season 10 ready we're bringing you this episode from our friends at the Federal Aviation Administration's Podcast, The Air Up There. Find our transcript here. Did you know that airplanes ...

Check out a new book of paper airplanes inspired by the Smithsonian’s collections Michael D. Hulslander A paper airplane and its inspiration, the Mitchell U-2 Superwing. Plane image - Gift of Frank X.