Boeing Expected to Resume 737 MAX flights in January
It's been a turbulent year for Boeing. In March, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded the aerospace manufacturing company's 737 MAX airliner following two recent ...
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Should You Turn Your Smartphone to Airplane Mode When Flying?
Whether it's powered by Apple's iOS or Google's Android operating system, nearly all modern smartphones have airplane mode. Also known as flight mode, it's a staple ...
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Why Airplanes Can’t Take Off or Fly in Extreme Heat
It's no secret that severe winds and lighting can interfere with commercial flights. If there's a storm rolling through the airport, commercial airlines may delay their ...
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Airbus Lands Order for 300 A320neo Jets From IndiGo
Airbus has just secured an order for 300 A320neo jets from the Indian commercial airline IndiGo. Towards the end of October, the aerospace manufacturing giant announced ...
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NASA Announces New Moon Rover Mission
The The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is planning to revisit the moon. Earlier this month, NASA announced plans to send a rover to the ...
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Why Don’t Airplanes Fly Over the Pacific Ocean?
Although there are exceptions, most commercial airlines don't fly directly over the Pacific Ocean for routes connecting the United States to Asia. Instead, they choose "curved" ...
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How Airplanes Can Land on Water
While a runway on the ground is always preferable, many airplanes are capable of landing on water. On Jan. 15, 2009, an Airbus A320 landed in ...
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Qantas Airways Studies Pilots’ Behaviors on Longest Nonstop Flight
Qantas Airways has just completed the world's longest nonstop flight. On Oct. 18, the Australia commercial airline flew passengers from New York City to Sydney. While ...
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What Is the Boeing Dreamlifter?
[caption id="attachment_1485" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo: Wikimedia Commons[/caption] Have you heard of the Dreamlifter? Designed and manufactured by Boeing, it's a massive wide-body jet that's used to ...
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5 Practical Tips to Beat Jet Lag
Do you feel fatigued after long flights? If so, you could be suffering from jet lag. Also known as time change syndrome, it's a common psychological ...
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NASA to Develop an Electric Airplane
Unbeknownst to many people, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is currently developing an electric airplane. Known as the X-57, it's a joint project between ...
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SpaceX Unveils Starship Prototype
[caption id="attachment_1463" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo: Wikimedia Commons[/caption] We finally know what SpaceX's highly anticipated Starship rocket and space vehicle will look like once completed. In September, ...
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Is the Airbus A350-900 the World’s Most Efficient Jet?
More and more commercial airlines are taking a proactive approach towards reducing their environmental footprint. This has prompted some of the world's biggest aerospace manufacturing companies, ...
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FAA to Assess Whether Passengers Have Enough Space to Quickly Evacuate
Do you feel crammed with flying aboard commercial airplanes? Well, you aren't alone. In recent years, commercial airlines have been gradually reducing the amount of leg ...
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Airbus to Monitor Passenger Seatbelt Usage With Connected Cabin
Are you guilty of removing your seatbelt on airplanes while the " fasten seatbelt" sign is still illuminated? To help ensure the safety of passengers, Airbus ...
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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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