Airbus Develops Autonomous Midair Refueling System
Airbus has reportedly developed the world's first autonomous midair refueling system. Of course, there are currently several midair refueling systems already in operation, most of which ...
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FAA Says It Won’t Regulate Seat Space
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said that it won't regulate seat space or legroom in commercial airliners. There's been concern among passengers in recent ...
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Boeing Partners With Embraer to Develop Joint Venture
American aerospace manufacturer Boeing has partnered with Embraer to launch a $4.75 billion joint venture. Under this new partnership, Embraer will implement many of Boeing's processes, ...
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Are Windowless Airplanes on the Horizon?
When was the last time you flew in an airplane without windows? Commercial airliners today almost always have windows. It's a common feature that improves passenger ...
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NASA Planning for First Test of Low-Noise Supersonic Jet
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced the first test flight of its low-noise supersonic jet. Defined as traveling faster than the speed of ...
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Boeing Reveals Concept Design of Hypersonic Jet
Boeing is one step closer to making a two-hour flight trip from New York City to London a reality. Currently, a typical commercial airliner takes about ...
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Is the FAA Too Strict on Commercial Drone Regulations?
That's what the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine believe. Statistics show that there are now more than 1 million drones in the United States. ...
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Boeing Secured $6.6 Billion Contract With FedEx
Boeing has secured a contract to provide FedEx with two dozen jets. According to various media reports, the aerospace manufacturing giant will manufacture and ship 12 ...
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Where Is the Engine Located on a Typical Commercial Jet?
Some 631 million people fly via commercial airliner teach year in the United States, according to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). While there are ...
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Boeing Soars Past Airbus in May
Boeing soared past its Airbus competitor in May of this year. It's no secret these two companies are some of the biggest players in the aerospace ...
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Do You Really Need to Turn Off Your Electronics When Flying?
If you've ever flown in a commercial airplane before, you may recall the pilot or flight attendant instructing passengers to turn off their electronic devices during ...
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A Pair of Airbus A380s Are Being Stripped for Parts
Two of Airbus's most prolific modern jets are being stripped for parts. A German investment company recently confirmed plans to strip two A380 jets so that ...
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Boeing Exec Dismisses Rumors About Mid-Size Jet Redesign
A Boeing executive has dismissed rumors that the aerospace manufacturing company is planning to redesign one of its mid-size jet. It's no secret that Boeing is ...
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How to Prepare for a Long-Distance Flight
Are you planning a long-distance flight in the near future? Whether it's across the country or Atlantic or Pacific Ocean, you should take the necessary measures ...
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Will Drones Soon Have License Plates?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking new steps to regulate the drone market. Also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), drones have become increasingly popular ...
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Why Airplane Cabins Are Pressurized
Whether you're flying in a massive Airbus A380 or a smaller regional jet (RJ), it probably has a pressurized cabin. With the exception of certain military ...
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FAA Gives Boeing the Green Light for Folding Wings
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given Boeing the green light to use folding wings in its 777-8 and 777-9 long-range, wide-body jets. Like other ...
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Watch This 787-9 Dreamliner Being Towed By a Tesla Model X
With an average weight of about 77,000 pounds (35 metric tons), the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner isn't light, nor is it easy to tow across the runway. ...
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FAA Launches Automated Airspace Request System for Drone Operators
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched a new automated system to handle airspace requests from drone operators. Also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), ...
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Airbus Jet to Begin World’s Longest Flight
An Airbus A350-900ULR is preparing to enter service. But this isn't just an ordinary flight route. Reports show that Airbus' Ultra Long Range airliner will travel ...
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