FAA Gives Green Light for Supersonic Flights Over Land
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has given aerospace companies the green light to conduct supersonic flight tests over land. Previously, supersonic jets were required to fly ...
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Virgin Orbit Completes First Successful Satellite Launch
Virgin Orbit has successfully completed its first-ever satellite launch. On January 17, 2021, the aerospace company delivered a payload consisting of nine small satellites into Earth's ...
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Aluminum vs Carbon Fiber: Which Material Is Best for Airplane Fuselages?
Aluminum and carbon fiber are two of the most common materials used in the construction of airplane fuselages. In the past, most commercial airplanes featured an ...
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6 Facts About the Commercial Aviation Industry
The commercial aviation industry plays an important role in our daily lives. Even if you rarely fly, you may purchase or consume products that are shipped ...
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What Is a Narrow-Body Airplane?
Have you heard of narrow-body airplanes? If so, you might be wondering how they differ from other types of airplanes. Narrow-body airplanes are common. Like all ...
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EPA Completes New Emissions Rules for Airplanes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a set of new emissions rules for airplanes. According to the EPA, airplanes contribute to about 10% of ...
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5 Facts About Jet Engines
Jet engines are a common component of most commercial airplanes. They are designed to generate thrust by burning fuel and oxygen within a sealed chamber, known ...
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Boeing 777 vs 787: What’s the Difference?
Two of Boeing's most iconic series of commercial jets include the 777 and 787. When most people hear the word "777" or "787," they immediately envision ...
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What Is the ‘Six Pack’ In Airplane Cockpits?
The cockpit is one of the most important parts of an airplane. Located within the nose, it contains an array of operational and communications control systems. ...
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5 Fun Facts About Air Traffic Controllers
Air traffic controllers play an essential role in the commercial aviation industry. Also known as air traffic control specialists, they are responsible for safely guiding airplanes. ...
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A Look Into Contrails: The Clouds Left Behind By Airplanes
If you've ever observed an airplane passing in the skies overhead, you may recall it leaving a trail of clouds in its wake. Known as contrails, ...
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Airbus to Develop Hydrogen-Powered JAirplanes
Like most aerospace manufacturing companies, Airbus has relied on traditional fuel-powered engines in its airplanes. From the A220 to the A320 families, most of Airbus's airplanes ...
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How Cabin Heating Works in Airplanes
Commercial airplanes are designed with a heating system that warms the cabin to provide a comfortable environment for passengers. When an airplane begins to ascend, its ...
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Airbus’s New A330-800neo Enters Service With Kuwait Airlines
Airbus's latest wide-body airliner has officially entered service. In October 2020, the European aerospace manufacturing company delivered two of its A330-800neo jets to Kuwait Airlines. Since ...
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What Is the Airframe of an Airplane?
Airplanes are complex vehicles consisting of many parts. A typical 787, for instance, is made of 6 million individual parts. Some of these parts are small, ...
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Why Airplanes Are Switching to Carbon Fiber
Not all airplanes are made of aluminum. With its lightweight but strong properties, aluminum is undoubtedly a popular choice of material for airplanes. Manufacturers often use ...
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What Type of Fuel Do Airplanes Use?
It's no secret that most airplanes run on fuel. While advancements have been made in the field of alternative energy, the majority of private and commercial ...
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Why Airplanes Use 400 Hz Power
400 Hz has become the de-facto power frequency for airplanes. Most airplanes have either generators or alternators that produce power. When flying, an airplane's generators or ...
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Boeing 737 MAX Now Cleared For Takeoff
It's been a long time in the making, but the Boeing 737 MAX has been cleared for takeoff. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration officially approved the ...
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What Happens to Airplanes After They Retire?
Airplanes don't last forever. Like cars and trucks, they have a fixed lifespan, during which they are considered safe to operate. Most mid- and large-sized commercial ...
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