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In Depth The world’s noisiest spy plane
The Tupolev Tu-95 first thundered over Soviet parades in the mid-1950s. Why does this giant, propeller-driven bomber still make headlines nearly 60 years later? Read more...
Planes that changed the world
What have been the most ground-breaking moments in our mastery of the skies? BBC Future looks at some of the milestones since the dawn of powered flight.
The Secret World Of... The hidden ways traffic flows
Going from A to B? Whichever way you choose to travel, Chris Baraniuk discovers the hidden technologies which decide when and how you’ll get there. Read more...
The jet cockpits of tomorrow
The fighter pilot’s cockpit is one of the most complex workplaces in the world. Angus Batey looks at how jet controls are set to change in the 21st Century. Read more...
Why planes make us so flatulent
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