While high wing loading benefits cruise performance and reduces turbulence sensitivity, it forces a very narrow landing ...

On this day in aviation history, 67 years ago-May 27, 1958-the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II took to the skies for the very first time. The milestone flight took place at Lambert Field in St. Louis ...

The heavy weight of the aircraft combined with the aircraft's design requires 12 tires on the main landing gear.

According to the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the MD-11 demonstrated the highest rate of hard landing ...

For generations, the James S. McDonnell Foundation has been a leader in global research support and philanthropy. Its impact has reached all corners of the world since its creation in 1950 by James ...

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Burns & McDonnell has expanded its aviation leadership team with two new national roles to support continued growth across ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. The "Sanford N. McDonnell Tribute Exhibit" at the National Museum of Transportation includes aircraft models from the collection ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Charlotte-based reporter Ted Reed covers airlines and airline labor. A set of hard-working airplanes with a colorful nickname, ...

When James Smith McDonnell decided in 1939 at the age of 40 to start his own planemaking company, scoffers told him he was foolish because the aircraft industry was “overcrowded.” He quit as chief ...