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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Ever wonder why airplane passengers are asked to lift up their window shades before takeoff and landing? A flight attendant explains why they do this. Follow Tech ...