How Clean Is the Air Onboard the Aircraft?
Millions of travelers are understandably concerned about flying in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak.…
The Purpose Of Jet Engine Spirals
You may have noticed those spinning white spirals in a jet engine at one point…
Oxygen Supplies Aboard Modern Aircraft
If a sudden decompression were to happen inflight, each passenger and crew member would have…
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…
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’s behind the Murphy’s Law?
Everyone has ever heard about the Murphy’s Law or probably is familiar to people who…
Ground Operations: Aircraft Marshalling & VDGS System
You’ve probably noticed on your last flight the ground personnel walking and holding their two,…
What happens when lightning strikes an airplane?
Lightning is an extremely dangerous phenomenon that takes place on earth. About 100 lightning bolts…
The APU: The Hidden Engine
How many turbine engines are on an Airbus A320? Two, right? Would you believe three?…
What Materials Are Used In Building Aircraft?
Modern aircraft have come a long way in terms of design and building materials. Engineers…
How Do Evacuation Slides Work?
You’ve all been familiar with the Evacuation Slides if you’ve flown before - either presented…
What Are the Best Trainer Aircraft in the World?
Flight schools around the world use various types of trainer aircraft. In this article I…
What is a NOTOC?
When flying, you might have observed how cargo was loaded into the belly of your…
Do You Know the Story of “the Ghost Blimp”?
The story of the two US Navy pilots, Lt. Cody and Ensign Adams, who disappeared…
What Is the Sky Divided Into?
The sky is more complicated than you've ever thought. To a normal person, when they…
One engine rule (ETOPS)
We all wonder how a plane could fly if an engine fails, but it is…
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