Pathfinder 1 looks like a blimp, but much bigger. It's part of a wave of interest in "lighter-than-air" or LTA aircraft.

The Roc was built during a burst of optimism when private spaceflight seemed poised to replace government launch programs.

You know the Airbus A380 — maybe even the Antonov AN-225 (RIP). Now it’s time to say hello to the newest, biggest bird in the skies: the Stratolaunch Roc. The Roc made headlines with its longest test ...

Stratolaunch previously announced it received $24.7 million from the Missile Defense Agency for a hypersonic flight test targeted for late 2025.

Every year, more and more aircraft and put into service, and these five companies are the ones producing the greatest number of aircraft globally.