How Do Airplanes Get Their Names?
Have you ever wondered how airlines choose the names for their airplanes? In the United States, as well as many other countries, it's not uncommon for ...
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China to Require Over 8,000 New Airplanes in the Next 2 Decades
With a population of over 1.4 billion, China is a bustling nation with a massive airline industry. As a result, Chinese airlines are searching for new ...
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SpaceX’s Tesla Roadster Completes Trip Around the Sun
It's been over a year since SpaceX launched its Tesla Roadster vehicle into space. On Feb. 6, 2018, the aerospace manufacturing company launched the Tesla Roadster, ...
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Virgin Atlantic Conducts First Official A350 Flight
One of the nation's biggest airlines has conducted its first official flight with Airbus's massive A350 jet. On Tuesday, Virgin Atlantic debuted the A350 in a ...
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FAA Warns Hobbyists Not to Weaponize Their Drones
There's no denying the fact that drones have become increasingly popular among hobbyists in recent years. Also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), they are designed ...
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Why Can’t Airplanes Fly in Space?
The typical cruising altitude for commercial airplanes is about 31,000 to 35,000 feet. Whether it's a small Cessna or jumbo-sized A320, nearly all commercial airplanes stay ...
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FAA Issues Warning Ahead of Hurricane Dorian
With Hurricane Dorian preparing to make landfall in the Southeast, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is warning the public to prepare for this potentially devastating Category ...
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SpaceX’s StarHopper Prototype Soars to 500 Feet
SpaceX has successfully completed a test launch for a prototype of its Starhopper Mars rocket. At roughly 6:00 p.m. (EST), the Starhopper lifted off a launchpad ...
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Pilots Organization Asks FAA for New Limits on Supersonic Flights
A major pilots organization has asked the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to consider imposing new limits on the altitudes at which jets can operate at ...
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How do Airplanes Get Oxygen for the Cabin?
Have you ever wondered how airplanes get oxygen to use inside the cabin? Whether you are flying aboard a small Cessna or a jumbo-sized Airbus A380, ...
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FAA Issues Ban on MacBook Pro Laptops
If you own a MacBook Pro, you may want to leave it at home the next time you fly. Earlier this month, the U.S. Federal Aviation ...
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Airbus Finalizes and Prepares A350-1000ULR for Launch
Airbus is placing the finishing touches on its highly efficient, ultra-long-range A350-1000ULR jet. According to the European aerospace manufacturing company, several airlines have already placed orders ...
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Airline Expected to Adopt S1 Seating Next Year
Let's face it: No one enjoys sitting in a middle-row when flying aboard a commercial airplane. Middle seats are generally smaller and more cramped than side-row ...
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Why Do Airplanes Have Headlights?
While the exact number varies, there are typically around 8,000 to 20,000 airplanes in the air at any given time. Some of these flights occur during ...
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Airbus Is Developing a New Airplane With Flapping Wings
One of the world's largest aerospace manufacturing companies is developing a new airplane with flapping wings. Earlier this month, Airbus announced plans to develop small airplanes ...
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What Are the Chimes You Hear Inside Airplanes?
You'll probably hear a variety of different chimes when flying aboard a commercial jet. Whether it's a domestic or international flight, most airlines use a chime ...
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Airbus to Retire the A340
With sales for the A350 on the rise, Airbus is preparing to retire its A340. Lufthansa, for example, is currently in the process of replacing its ...
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Why Do Some Airplanes Have a Pointed Nose and Others a Rounded Nose?
The next time you're sitting at the airport waiting for a flight, look outside at the tarmac and you'll probably discover two types of noses on ...
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SpaceX Starship Could Send Astronauts to the Moon By 2024
It's been over four decades since humans have stepped foot on the moon. With a newfound interest on space exploration, however, that may soon change. According ...
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Electric Airplane Takes Flight Over Los Angeles
A new electric airplane has taken flight over Los Angeles, California. The airplane itself isn't anything new. Rather, it's a six-seat Cessna Skymaster. What makes it ...
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