Stratolaunch Plane Flies For the Second Time Ever
On April 29th of last week, Stratolaunch, the world’s largest plane by wingspan, flew for...
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Daniel Luo Airspace and its types of classification
Airspace Airspace is a portion of the atmosphere controlled by a country above its territory, including its territorial...
The Purpose Of Jet Engine Spirals
You may have noticed those spinning white spirals in a jet engine at one point...
747-300 Returns to the Skies
The least popular variant of the 747 has been unexpectedly brought back into commercial service...
Oxygen Supplies Aboard Modern Aircraft
If a sudden decompression were to happen inflight, each passenger and crew member would have...
Electrical Issues Found on Boeing 737 MAX
As the Boeing 737 MAX planes have been gradually reinstated into service this past year, another...
The Emirates First Class Experience — A Whole New Level of Luxury
Emirates claims the title of the World’s Best Airline. Fittingly, the First Class cabin on...
Why Was the Concorde Retired?
Almost 50 years ago, the first commercial supersonic jet was introduced into the world, revolutionizing...
Avelo Airlines: The New U.S. Carrier To Enter The Market
From its base at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), Avelo plans to start service on April...
What Are Those Small Holes On Airplane Windows?
If you’ve ever been in an airplane, you might’ve noticed that there’s a small hole...
How to Find the Cheapest Airfares
Searching for the cheapest airfares online can be a long and difficult process for many...
Why Environmental Activists Broke Into Paris Airport and Painted a Plane Green
Overview Last Friday, a group of nine climate change activists from the organization Greenpeace broke...
The Functioning of PAPI Lights
At night, you might notice many lights on the tarmac of an airport. All of...
Lukas Wopmann FAA Grounds Multiple Boeing 777 Aircraft
Following the engine failure of United’s 777 last week, the FAA has requested an immediate...
The Origins of Aviation & Airlines
For anything in this life, there is a beginning. For aviation the beginning is considered...
The APU: The Hidden Engine
How many turbine engines are on an Airbus A320? Two, right? Would you believe three?...
De-icing Airplanes
Airplanes are machines that need special requirements to properly work. Technicians make a lot of...