An American Airlines flight bound for San Francisco had to divert back to an airport in Philadelphia after it struck a flock of birds during a bumpy takeoff early Wednesday morning. The flight, AA ...

This test, known formally as a bird strike simulation, is neither a myth nor an exaggeration. It is a mandatory, globally recognized certification process.

An American Airlines flight returned safely to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) after the aircraft experienced “multiple” bird strikes this morning, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ...

Even with a free upgrade, flying isn't exactly pleasant. Sure, getting more space and better service is less unpleasant than the alternative, but you're still trapped on a tube in the sky with ...

Before a commercial aircraft is cleared for flight, it must prove it can survive one of aviation's most common dangers - bird strikes. To test this, engineers employ an unusual yet entirely scientific ...