Here’s What You Need to Know: The number of syllables used in the NATO reporting name of an aircraft can also give you important information about its type and capabilities. NATO reporting names are ...

Aircraft names are typically a sterile combination of letters and numbers with little consideration for public perception. Boeing jets, however, have names that differentiate their planes in the ...

Boeing began its now iconic naming style in the 1950s with the 707, the company's first jet-powered commercial aircraft. With very few exceptions, Boeing's jet-powered aircraft have been named after ...

The U.S. military uses letters in aircraft names to identify the primary purpose or role of the aircraft. The naming system evolved from complex multi-letter designations (e.g., "PW" for pursuit, ...

What's in a name? When it comes to the 100 years of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers, answering this question can get complicated. Shifting protocols for naming ships mean that through the years, aircraft ...