CHICAGO (WLS) -- At one of America's busiest airports, keeping the planes flying is a challenge with national implications. Add some of the country's most challenging weather and you have to wonder - ...

A look at what airlines use to de-ice their airplanes, what temperatures and weather conditions make de-icing necessary, and what the process entails.

Wing flaps are movable surfaces located on the trailing edge of the wings and are typically deployed during specific phases ...

While most planes use heat to melt ice that can form on the wing either before takeoff or during flight, the process is highly energy intensive and can impact engine efficiency. A new process from ...