The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is one of those aircraft that looks impressive just sitting on the ramp. On paper, it is one of the largest aircraft ever built to operate from short runways routinely.

When I was a young regional pilot in my early 20s, I scoffed at some of the mainline captains I met who seemed hopelessly out of touch with the realities of the modern aviation industry. Ah, the ...

In this video I learn all about Soft-Short Field Takeoffs & Landings. As I continue on my journey to become a licensed private pilot there are many maneuvers that I need to learn still. This video ...

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Last week in Baltimore, the Broncos got punched in the mouth. Sunday here at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, the Broncos suffered a gut punch. “A punch in the gut. I was standing ...

Airbus has developed an aerodynamic option for the A320neo to improve its short field performance. Known as the SHort AiRfield Package (SHARP), the innovation is designed to increase lift at low ...

A practice session in the Falcon 8X demonstrates the big business jet's capabilities at airports with short runways. The view from the Falcon 8X flight deck on departure from the short runway at Les ...

Nine airlines have placed orders and options for more than 300 Boeing-developed short-field performance improvement packages for installation on 737-800s and -900ERs, the first of which will enter ...