Aerospace Engineering

If you’ve ever looked out the window at a major airport, you may notice markings on the runway. While there are different types of runway markings, threshold markings are arguably one of the most important. They help pilots touch down … Read More

Ever wonder how much fuel long-haul flights consume? There’s a strong correlation between fuel consumption of an airplane and flight length. The longer the flight length — the distance an airplane flies — the more fuel the airplane will consume. … Read More

Are you familiar with the life cycle of airplanes? At any given time, there are around 15,000 airplanes in the sky. Some of them are small, such as the Cessna 172. Others are large, such as the Airbus A380. Airplanes, … Read More

Flaps are a common feature of airplane wings. Located on the trailing edge, they are used to increase drag and lift. Flaps are hinged surfaces that pilots can control from the cockpit. By default, they are typically retracted so that … Read More

Contrary to common belief, airplanes aren’t designed with stiff and rigid wings; they are designed with flexible wings. When flying at cruising altitude, airplanes are exposed to significant stress. The wings must be able to withstand the stress. Otherwise, the … Read More

The A380 and A320 are two of the most iconic jets in the skies. Developed by Airbus, they are used by commercial airlines around the world. While they share the same manufacturer, however, the A380 and A320 are designed for … Read More

Do you know what happens during a stall? Contrary to common belief, it doesn’t involve mechanical failure. While stalls typically result in a loss of altitude, they don’t involve the failure or engines or other mechanical components. To learn more … Read More

Most airplanes and other aircraft typically use one of two types of engines: turbofan or turboprop. Turbofans are air-breathing jet engines that burn fuel and air to create hot, pressurized exhaust gas. Turboprops, on the other hand, are gas turbine … Read More

Do you know the difference between MS and NAS bolts? They are two of the most common types of threaded fasteners used in the aerospace industry. MS and NAS bolts are used in commercial airliners, commuter jets, helicopters and light … Read More