GRAND RAPIDS, MI – A model airplane hand-painted by artist and sculptor Alexander Calder has found a new home at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport. Called “Flying Colors of the United ...

Reasons why planes are painted white explained, from the way it helps airlines keep costs down overall to the ways it can help with the aircraft's safety ...

I visited an airplane model factory in Southern China where airplane die cast models are made. The staff walked me through each process from polishing metal to painting and assembly. The pad ...

If you've ever wondered why airplanes are painted white, there are five key reasons — and not one of them has to do with blending in with clouds. First, white paint reflects sunlight, keeping ...

For decades, building model airplanes has been the cheapest, easiest way for people to discover aircraft for themselves. Model airplanes have graced the pages of Popular Science since 1917 at least.

Model airplanes derive their current legal status from the 2012 FAA Modernization And Reform Act. That act set out new, tentative rules for drones, ...

While the model of the aircraft and the livery can differ, often you'll find that planes are painted white. It turns out it's not just an aesthetic choice - it's actually designed for reasons ...