This was actually quite enjoyable, and after a few more matches I actually had the ability to spray some fire in the general direction of opposing aircraft.

FORBES: World of Warplanes: First Impressions

But in recent months a number of international airlines have started taking baby steps in the other direction, using improvements in aircraft construction to install plusher seats and cosier interiors in some of their newer planes.

BBC: Increased comfort in the sky

He invented the radio direction finder, autopilot and the first fully automatic aircraft landing system.

FORBES: The Bill Lear I Knew

Aircraft typically take off or land against the direction of the wind, which increases the lift to their wings.

WSJ: Weather Scrutinized as Possible Cause of Lion Air Crash

Sudden changes in wind speed or direction, known as wind shear, can lift or smash aircraft into the ground during landing.

NPR: Investigators Probe Lion Air Crash In Bali

If there were to be another war with Israel, argue the Syrians, enemy aircraft might use Turkish airspace to strike at Syria from almost any direction.

ECONOMIST: Syria