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

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 ...

The flight returned safely 31 minutes after takeoff on Wednesday, Sept. 10 An American Airlines flight returned to Philadelphia International Airport after "multiple bird strikes," according to the ...

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 ...