The stellar view from an aircraft window makes window seats the most coveted spots in the airplane cabin, although there are some seats you'd definitely want to avoid. While some mockingly refer ...

"POV [point of view]: You're flying home from Iceland and the pilot announces to look outside." The scene inside the cabin quickly turns chaotic as passengers scramble to their windows, eager to ...

Although you may want to immediately close the window shade on an airplane and go to sleep, there's a reason why it should be ...

You've probably seen an airplane window break in a movie and the catastrophic effect that can have, but what really happens ...

It's a reference to a 1963 episode of "The Twilight Zone," in which Shatner's character sees a gremlin on the wing of the plane. The triangles signal to the crew which windows have the best view ...

Airbus has now patented the smart aircraft window--which it introduced in its aircraft of tomorrow concept--bringing us one step closer to a high-tech interactive flying experience to match the ...

Credit: Zeiss To create transparent glass like an airplane window, Zeiss relies on a combination of micro-optical structures and holographic optical components, depending on the need. This may ...

Airplane windows are one of those design features passengers rarely question—small, rounded portals offering a glimpse of the clouds or the tarmac below. Yet, their distinctive shape isn’t a ...

We asked the FAA why it's there, and they assured us it's totally safe. Here's why there are tiny holes in airplane windows. Follow TI: On Facebook More from Transportation If you've ever sat in ...

Will we all soon be flying in aircraft without windows? The airline Emirates has unveiled a new first class suite on its latest Boeing aircraft that features virtual windows - projecting in images ...