Why Do Airplanes Have a Vertical Tail?
Ever wonder why airplanes have a vertical tail? Wings, of course, are horizontal to create lift, so conventional wisdom may lead you to believe that a ...
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Study Shows How Airlines Can Improve Their Boarding Process
Boarding an airplane isn't always a fast process. Depending on the type of airplane, as well as the passenger capacity to which it's filled, it may ...
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Can Airplanes Fly in Snowy Weather?
Heavy snowfall poses a major safety hazard to motorists. As it melts and refreezes, it can create slick roads that prevent cars and trucks from creating ...
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Airbus’s BelugaXL Enters Service
Airbus's massive BelugaXL cargo jet has entered service. Just a few months ago, the BelugaXL received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification. Now that Airbus has ...
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What Is the Fuselage of an Airplane?
Along with the wings, tail, landing gear and cockpit, the fuselage is one of the main components of a typical airplane. Based on its name, many ...
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Airbus Ranked as Top Plane Seller of 2019
To say Airbus had a strong year in 2019 would be an understatement. With 863 deliveries, the European aerospace manufacturing company sold more airplanes than other ...
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FAA Proposes New Identification Rule for Drones
There's no denying the fact that drones have become increasingly popular in recent years. According to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), over 1.5 million drones ...
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NASA Astronaut Sets New World Record
NASA Astronaut Christina Koch from Livingston, Montana has set a new world record for the longest spaceflight by a woman. On Saturday, the electrical engineer broke ...
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Airbus Introduces Touchscreen-Equipped A350
The way in which commercial pilots control their jets is changing. No longer are pilots required to use traditional mechanical controls. They can now use a ...
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Boeing’s Starliner Capsule Returns Safely to Earth
Boeing's highly anticipated CST-100 Starliner, or what's more commonly known simply as Starliner, has safely returned to Earth. On Dec. 22, the American aerospace manufacturing company's ...
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FAA Publishes Bulletin Highlight Safety Concerns for Some Gulfstream Windows
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a bulletin highlighting safety concerns for windows on certain Gulfstream airplanes. According to the bulletin, the FAA has ...
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Why Are Airplane Cabins So Cold?
Have you ever stepped aboard a commercial airplane, only to discover the cabin is uncomfortably cold? While cabin temperatures vary, it's not uncommon for commercial airplanes ...
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NASA Shows Off Powerful New Rocket
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has unveiled a powerful new rocket that may soon be used to transport astronauts to the moon and International ...
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SpaceX Sends Supplies to the International Space Station
Just in time for the holidays, SpaceX has successfully completed a supply delivery mission to the International Space Station (ISS). On Dec. 8, the private aerospace ...
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Did You Know? How Airports Deter Birds
While flying is undoubtedly safer than driving, neither it nor any other method of transportation is free of accidents. Statistics show, in fact, that approximately 13,000 ...
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FAA Investigates Legroom in Airplane Cabins
Do you feel cramped when flying on airplanes? You certainly aren't alone. Over the past few decades, commercial airlines have gradually reduced the amount of legroom ...
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Aluminum vs Steel for Manufacturing Airplanes: Which Is Best?
At any given time, there are roughly 10,000 airplanes in the skies. Some of these airplanes are small, whereas others are larger with the ability to ...
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As one of the world's leading aerospace manufacturing companies, Airbus knows a thing or two about designing fuel-efficient jets. It's pioneered over a dozen highly efficient ...
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Can Flying Cause Nosebleeds? What You Should Know
Have you ever experienced a nosebleed either during or shortly after a flight? Well, you aren't alone. Millions of passengers have developed a nosebleed from flying. ...
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Airbus Debuts New All-Electric Airplane
Airbus has just unveiled a new all-electric airplane. Known as the Air Race E, it flew over the skies in Dubai during the country's annual Airshow. ...
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