FAA to Investigate Airbus A380 Engines After Midair Failure
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened an investigation into the Airbus A380 engines following an incident last month in which one of the superjumbo engines ...
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Google’s Project Loon to Restore Cell Service in Puerto Rico
Causing an estimated $95 billion in damages in Puerto Rico, Hurricane Maria has wreaked havoc on the U.S. island. Its strong winds uprooted trees, toppled buildings ...
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NASA and Lockheed Martin to Design Hypersonic X-Plane
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Lockheed Martin are looking to produce a new airplane that's capable of flying faster than the speed of ...
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Boeing Scores $2.16 Billion Contract from Qatar Airways
Boeing has just landed a massive contract with one of the largest carriers in the Middle East. Just last month, Qatar Airways announced plans to purchase ...
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FAA Asked to Consider Rollback of Aviation Safety Rules
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been asked to consider rolling back some of its aviation safety rules. As explained by TheHill, the FAA's Aviation Rulemaking ...
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Airbus Opens First Manufacturing Facility in China
European airplane maker Airbus has completed the production for its first manufacturing facility in China. As explained by Reuters, the new facility is expected to manufacture ...
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Boeing Wins Contract to Develop Next-Gen Air Force One
American multinational aerospace manufacturer Boeing has secured a $600 million federal contract to develop the next-generation Air Force One. The Chicago-based company was awarded the contract ...
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Why Your Ears Pop When Flying in an Airplane
It's not uncommon for passengers to hear -- and feel -- a slight "pop" in their ears when flying in an airplane. Of course, this isn't ...
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China to Acquire $1.1 Trillion in Planes, Says Boeing
American aerospace giant Boeing predicts China will play a key role in the industry's future, investing nearly $1.1 trillion in new airplanes over the next 20 ...
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The Top 5 Dirtiest Places on Airplanes Revealed
Nearly 2 million Americans travel via commercial flight every year in the United States, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Of course, there are certain ...
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Airbus to Design Flying Cars
Ever since they were depicted in Back to the Future II, flying cars have been a thought-provoking concept. Instead of driving on congested highways, they would ...
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Boeing Secured Contract to Produce CH-47F Helicopters
Boeing has just secured a new contract to produce the eight new CH-47F military helicopters. With a value of nearly a quarter of a million dollars, ...
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What is Jet Lag and How Do I Prevent It?
When traveling via commercial airliner across long distances, you may experience a temporary medical condition known as jet lag. Also known as desynchronosis, it's caused by ...
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FAA Issues Warning About Electronics in Checked Luggage
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new warning about the dangers of electronic devices in checked luggage. According to the FAA, laptops, tablets and ...
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Are Pilotless Planes on the Horizon?
While Google, Apple, Honda and several other big-name companies are working to develop driverless cars, there's already talk about pilotless airplanes. Boeing has predicted a sharp ...
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Are Commercial Airline Seats Too Small?
If you've noticed the leg space offered by commercial airlines shrinking, you aren't alone. According to Flyers Rights, the average width between seats on commercial airlines ...
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NASA Offers Advice for Viewing the Upcoming Eclipse
On August 21, the moon will pass directly between the Earth and Sun, essentially blocking the Sun for a short period. Known as a "total solar ...
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Hypersonic Commercial Flights May Soon Become a Reality
Boeing has announced plans to produce hypersonic jets for commercial air travel, with a target date of 2020 to 2030. Earlier this year, the U.S. Defense ...
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How Do Airplanes Handle Turbulence?
Commercial air travel is undoubtedly the safest method of long-distance travel. Statistics show that more than 3,200 people in the United States are killed in automobile ...
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FAA Urges the Public to Stop Flying Drones Over Wildfires
Capturing an aerial shot of an wildfire with a drone may sound like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for photographers. However, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is urging ...
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