Lavatory sinks are a different matter. Unlike toilet waste, gray water from sinks still drains overboard through heated drain ...

Commercial planes weighing up to 800,000 pounds—that’s 400 tons—manage to routinely hurtle through the skies, delivering passengers safely to their destinations and providing essential services like ...

Have you ever wondered what goes into making it possible to use the restroom at 30,000 feet (10,000 m)? [Jason Torchinsky] at the Autopian recently gave us an interesting look at the history of the ...

Flying might feel routine, but behind the scenes, every airplane is packed with hidden safety features designed to protect passengers. In fact, flying is considered one of the safest ways to travel ...

Have you ever wondered what goes into making it possible to use the restroom at 30,000 feet (10,000 m)? [Jason Torchinsky] at the Autopian recently gave us an interesting look at the history of the ...

Despite having to fly for work frequently, I absolutely refuse to use airplane toilets unless I'm going to Europe in which case it simply can't be helped. These crammed monotone grey torture chambers ...