The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a marvel of modern engineering, known for its sleek design, advanced technology, and unparalleled flying experience. But among all its features,...
The earth is always pulling us to its center with its gravity, a force to which all bodies on the planet are subjected. At the beginning...
What’s the story behind the second deadliest aviation accident in the U.S.? The crash that ended the lives of 265 people and 2 dogs. How did...
Based on aerodynamics and fuel efficiency design. Nasa and Boeing are studying a concept design named Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW), belonging to the Subsonic Ultra Green...
While many children glorify pilots much like they do with teachers, firefighters, and police officers, the daily grind of being a pilot can be challenging. While...
Also known as emergency ballistic reserve parachute, a parachute system within the aircraft systems. And here comes the question: Do all the aircraft have a parachute...
Gliders are planes without an engine. They have four forces acting on them – lift, weight (gravity), drag and thrust. Although gliders do not have their...
23 May 1848, Anklam Prussia, born and raised with his siblings, worked together on technical, social, and cultural projects. Then they started to study the flight...
A word that gathers a lot of conditions that an aircraft must meet. An official definition does not exist. However, the aviation and aeronautical regulations states...
United Airlines has announced a firm order of 15 “Overture” jets from Denver-based aerospace company Boom Supersonic, with an option for 35 more, contingent upon the...
Have you ever wondered about the possibility of suffering trauma or a pathology while flying? Almost everyone has experienced emotional sensations and behavior not very normal...
It is “personal” because it has a crew capacity of one, only one person who is the pilot of the aircraft. Electric, low noise, capable of...
As the name stands for a plane that converts, but exactly in what? First of all, the plane needs to take off vertically and landing as...
When talking about Mach, it is pretty common to relate it with supersonic aircraft, but not always. This number of airflow velocity helps to determine the...
It is undoubtedly the largest aircraft in the world, working as a multi-tasking platform for research and commercial activities in aerospace. This plane allows the customers...
The helicopter as an aircraft is not as simple as it seems, the unique flight features make the helicopter a feat of flight science. It is...
It is considered as another way to produce lift, and if this is attached to the wing then it is called a leading-edge extension. But, why...
Many of us have seen tanker trucks around when the aircraft is on the ground and think about the type of supply they are loading on...
If you ask most people who have flown, they would probably say they have seen these “pod-like” structures under the wings of an aircraft. Some people...
An unusual prototype with circular wing in parasol configuration, built in 1934 became a successful STOL airplane, making the way to circular wing aircraft such as...
Everyone has ever heard about the Murphy’s Law or probably is familiar to people who has mentioned it. And everyone knows that this law is neither...
Many of us know about the gliding capacity of airplanes, the fixed-wing aircraft can glide without the engine power until landing safely with appropriate conditions and...
The wings are the most relevant parts of an airplane. They maintain the flight by the reaction forces against the air. Now, talking about the wing...
Have you ever wondered about the beginning of one of the most important aeronautical research institution? NACA, stands for: “National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics”, it’s an...
The Airbus A320 family has undoubtedly a wide range of members, visible at any airport. Some of us can see an Airbus and easily identify it...
As known, ATA stands for “Air Transport Association”, an American organization. But when talking about it now, ATA 100 refers to a methodology of reference for...
It seems like an airplane to observe, that is the name and the meaning. But all the aircraft seem to work under the same? Recognizance, spy...
Navy Strategy, the need of a supersonic interceptor plane in time when Jet engines were not as advanced as now. The need of an aircraft that...
An inspirational story about the pilot, Jessica Cox, who achieved what was thought to be impossible. She was able to fly and earn her licence despite...
Right now, satellites surround our planet, nearly 6,000, circle the earth, with huge constellations and different features. Even some of unknown functions. However, these objects have...
The United kingdom´s strategic nuclear strike force, officially known as the V-force or Bomber Command Main Force was formed by the Royal Air Force, during the...
Have you ever wondered how WIFI works on a plane? How does a plane have an internet connection thousands of feet up in the sky when...
A flying saucer made for the U.S. military, devised in the Cold War (period 1958-1959) by Canadian Scientists, was a completely top secret project. Avro Canada,...
Colonel Merryl Tengesdal, born in the Bronx, New York, in 1971 was the first and only African American woman to fly the United States Air Force’s...
A weirdly shaped, not very aesthetic plane that looks like a saucer that can never fly. This is the Vought V-173, an American prototype with a...
An aircraft model that with its capabilities and performance, could surprise us, The P-750 XSTOL. A not so widely known aircraft, such as cessna´s or piper´s....
260 years of unsolved and unknown regime of high speed dynamics of gases were broken with the significant flight of the Bell X-1 research vehicle installed...
The story of the two US Navy pilots, Lt. Cody and Ensign Adams, who disappeared into thin air. After 78 years, what happened to these men...
The desire of vertical flight was always present, and it grew after the first successful flight of the wright flyer, but the technical limitations for reaching...
A normal day like today, 14 december, 1986, the Voyager aircraft departed from Edwards Air Force Base in the Southern California using approximately 4.3 km of...
The sky is more complicated than you’ve ever thought. To a normal person, when they look up, all they see is the clear blue sky. But...
We all wonder how a plane could fly if an engine fails, but it is more worrying if it is in the middle of miles and...
We’ve all heard various myths, misconceptions, and conspiracy theories regarding the Devil’s Triangle. Do you believe in any of them? Personally I’ve always thought that there...
It only takes 1 and half minute in air or even less, and definitely you spend more time buying the ticket or fasten your seat belt....
Many of us have seen smoke, gases or fumes in the sky and it is pretty common to see large trail intersections like clouds. While flying,...
As we all usually know that fighter pilots work in a cramped cockpit and modern fighters do not have more person space. The developers of modern...
We already know what VFR stands for, visual flight rules, but what is Special VFR? First, let’s recap, visual flight rules (VFR) is a set of...
By the beginning of November this year the first prototype of the MC-21-310 was completed and equipped with Russian engines PD-14. The introduction to the first...
After the first manned flight of the Wright brothers, it did not take more than 20 years to consider space flight, with the concepts and dreams...
When flying you’ve got two rules and it’s up to you to choose depending on your training and rating. You have VFR and IFR. What’s difference?...
Many of us have heard about the oldest airline or the first plane that was invented, but what about the first airline in the world, that...
Some airliners turn into military aircraft as well. This is the An-12 “Cub”, a military aircraft that had a version of a passenger airplane in the...
An American Airlines Airbus A319, operated by Fort Worth-based American Airlines, encountered engine problems mid-flight, resulting in an emergency landing...
United Airlines has announced a remarkable initiative to allocate $1.25 million towards funding various STEM projects in schools across selected...
In a rare and tragic incident, a LATAM Airlines pilot passed away mid-flight during a scheduled journey from Miami to...
In a heartwarming and surprising scene aboard a recent American Airlines flight, passengers were treated to the sight of an...
Australia’s recent denial of Doha-based Qatar Airways’ request to expand its operations in the country is expected to result in...
Saudi-based startup, Riyadh Air, in a groundbreaking announcement, has confirmed its multi-year partnership with the esteemed Spanish football club, Atlético...
Air India (AI) has announced a significant rebranding, unveiling its new livery colors and logo. While maintaining its signature red...
Fleet Expansion and New Routes Drive Impressive Passenger Growth Kuwaiti airline Jazeera Airways recently announced its financial results for the...
In a recent incident, an American Airlines frequent flyer fell victim to a hacker who stole over 60,000 AAdvantage miles...
Emirates, the Dubai-based airline, is celebrating its 20th anniversary of service in New Zealand. The airline began its inaugural flights...
Air travel has come a long way since the Wright Brothers’ first flight in 1903. In the 20th century, airlines...
Today marks the 75th anniversary of an iconic event, Air India’s first international journey. A Lockheed Constellation L-749A, aptly named...
In the late 60s, the UK witnessed a devastating aviation accident involving a British Midland Airways’ Canadair C-4 Argonaut aircraft....
The devastating loss of the first and only operational Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world’s largest aircraft, during the Russian invasion...
Aside from the fact that the Airbus A220 is the only airbus aircraft to not have a 3 in its...
The aviation industry is one of the most crucial modes of transportation in the world. It has revolutionized the way...
On January 15th, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 made history by successfully ditching in the Hudson River, resulting in no...
On December 21, 1988, Pan Am Flight 103, a regularly scheduled Pan American World Airways flight from Frankfurt, West Germany,...
Let’s take a short trip to the past, specifically on the 12th of November in 1996 over the Indian village...
Boeing returned to the commercial aviation industry following World War II with the Stratocruiser, a new long-range airliner (Model 377)....
LATAM airlines is the largest airline in South America, dominating the South American aviation market with over 41 million passengers...
Helvetic Airways is a Swiss airline which operates its fleet of Embraer aircraft to destinations such as Greek islands and...
PLAY airlines is the second largest airline in Iceland and its main low-cost carrier. They offer flights to destinations including...
Air Astana is Kazakhstan’s national airline and the largest in Central Asia. They operate a number of routes from the...
AirBaltic is one of Europe’s key airlines and the flag carrier of Latvia, also serving destinations for Estonia and Lithuania....
Having previously flown Avianca in Short-Haul on their Airbus A320 on a domestic flight to Bogota, whilst it was slightly...
The National Airline of Colombia, Avianca, has long been servicing the Americas since 1919, making it the second oldest airline,...
On July 19th, I flew on Scandinavian Airlines System for the first time. My expectations had been set quite low,...
Emirates, the Dubai-based airline, has renewed its partnership with English football club Arsenal until at least 2028. The two have...
Flight attendants at American Airlines have begun voting on whether to authorize a strike, after failing to obtain a pay...
Southwest Airlines has announced that it is converting 24 of its Boeing 737 MAX 7 aircraft orders into larger and...
A United Airlines pilot has been banned from flying for a year by a Paris court after attempting to fly...
Airbus SE has reported consolidated financial results for the first half (H1) of 2023, demonstrating strong performance across its operations...
Etihad Airways marked a significant milestone in its post-pandemic recovery with the return of the Airbus A380 to its fleet....
American Airlines recently celebrated the delivery of its 50th Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, with another 80 still on order....
Egyptair is set to resume flights to Japan in September after a three-year hiatus, with flights to Tokyo Narita International...
SAUDIA, the flagship carrier of Saudi Arabia, has increased its international capacity by 15% this summer compared to the same...
Qatar Airways has taken delivery of its 24th Airbus A350-1000 and 58th A350 overall on July 21st. The aircraft, which...
