A Cessna 172 can typically cruise at around 140 mph (225 kph). Most commercial airliners fly fast enough at altitude that speed is measured in how close the aircraft's speed is to the speed of sound.

Aircraft speed has been a critical factor in aviation development, influencing passenger aircraft travel, cargo transport, and technological advancements. The ability to travel faster reduces flight ...

The Lightning II is part of the fifth generation of fighter aircraft, incorporating the newest stealth technology and avionics Powered by the Pratt & Whitney F135 afterburning turbofan engine, the ...

The C-27 Spartan has a proven track record with militaries around the world and is a favorite among US Special Forces This tactical transport aircraft was originally developed in the 1990s to fill the ...

The Global 8000 (1) is the fastest civil aircraft since the Concorde, with an industry-leading top speed of Mach 0.95, a range of 8,000 nautical miles (NM), and the lowest cabin altitude in business ...

MOSAIC redefines Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) based on stall speed (up to 61 knots) instead of previous weight and speed limits, allowing for faster and potentially heavier aircraft to qualify. Sport ...

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finalised a rule significantly expanding its definition of light-sport aircraft (LSA), opening the category to far more designs and possibly making ...

OSHKOSH, Wis. (WLUK) -- The U.S. Secretary of Transportation made an announcement Tuesday at EAA AirVenture that will change the light-sport aircraft market. Modifications to safety and aircraft ...