Most travelers probably didn't give much thought to the security of airliner cockpits before the 9/11 attacks, and since then it might seem odd to some that cockpit doors are often left wide open ...

Good news—it would be physically impossible to open the door mid-flight, but there are serious consequences for people who try. The most important thing in the exit row on a plane isn’t the extra ...

Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center brings back Open Cockpit Weekends this February, giving visitors hands-on access to ...

Flight attendant Venezia Macias agreed and said it is ultimately up to the captain how long the door stays open Passengers loading a commercial aircraft can oftentimes catch a glimpse inside the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Open Cockpit Day, an opportunity to learn about the history of U.S. aviation, will be held at Castle Air Museum in Atwater on May ...