It's a tactic that has a long history, dating back to June 1923. The first aircraft to perform this astonishing maneuver was the De Haviland DH-4B, one of the first aircraft to fight in World War I.

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After a few tragic, high-profile aviation safety incidents this year, travelers are understandably concerned about the safety of flying. It feels like every day, there’s another story of a plane ...

No matter where you're going, commercial flights require a lot of fuel. Despite that, refueling in the sky isn't standard procedure for commercial planes.

It feels like every day, there’s another story of a plane crash to capture our attention, but is this really a more dangerous time in the sky, or are we just noticing it more?