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...
Air transportation is the safest way to travel, however, our world has witnessed some terrific unforgettable air crashes. In this article, we are to list the...
The jet age which started in the 1950s has marked many transformations in the aviation industry where the aircraft have reached high speeds. This came with...
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...
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...
The Cirrus Vision Jet is a one-of-a-kind personal jet that doesn’t fit any of the pre-existing jet categories. It was built with the Cirrus pilot in...
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...
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...
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...
First of all, what is Drag? Drag is the force that resists movement of of an aircraft through the air. It slows the aircraft in flight...
In this article, I will be explaining how airplanes stay in the air in the simplest way possible. By explaining how the four forces work. So,...
The pinnacle of excellence, and an eye-catcher; the Airbus A380 is truly a marvel. When Singapore Airlines took the A380 for its first commercial flight in...
On the fateful day of December 17, 1903, the first airplane flew for a distance of 120 feet over the sands Kill Devil Hill, North Carolina....
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...
Do you know what’s it like to fly without the assistance of Air Traffic Control (ATC)? If yes, then you must’ve flown in class G airspace,...
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’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...
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...
As much as we hate to admit there are certain airspaces we can’t fly over. Some are considered restricted while there are others even prohibited.What’s the...
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?...
I know what you’re thinking: Flying cars have a history? Do they even exist? At least that’s what I also thought, and it turns out it’s...
Instead of the normal-looking planes we have today, did you know that a forward-swept wing aircraft existed? The Grumman X-29 is an aircraft that is surprisingly...
People are weird, some of the things that they’ve done are just downright crazy. Who even thinks to do things like this? In this article I...
Since the beginning of time, people have only dreamed about the idea of flying, thinking to themselves, will we ever know that feeling? Impossible. But it...
Even the name sounds awesome, Supermarine Spitfire, no offence Boeing, you’re still my favorite aircraft, love you. Anyway, the amazing Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat...
For anyone interested in flying, this article will help you gain broader understanding of the categories, class and type of aircraft to fly. Maybe you want...
What is risk management? it is the vital process of making constructive and effective decisions. It includes two frequently-used tools: PAVE and the 5Ps. I chose...
Motion sickness, or airsickness, is actually very common at the beginning of flight training. What is airsickness? It occurs because of the opposition between the information...
If you want a quick answer, keep scrolling down untill you reach the final 2 paragraphs. But if you want to learn about the types of...
It’s not easy being a pilot, one mistake and it’s game over. Studies have shown that certain attitudes can interfere with a pilot’s better judgment and...
We have all heard the phrase “we do not negotiate with terrorists”, which is the correct response in order to not give the terrorists leverage, but...
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)....
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....
Loganair is the UK’s largest regional airline, with destinations ranging from the infamous Beach Airport of Barra to operating the...
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...
