Aerospace Engineering

Commercial airplanes typically rely on an environmental control system (ECM) to maintain a comfortable cabin environment. When flying at 30,000 feet, airplanes must pressurize their cabins. Pressurization allows for a safer flight experience for passengers by allowing them to breathe … Read More

Composite fuselages have become increasingly common in the aerospace industry. Some of the world’s first airplanes were designed with wood frames. Shortly thereafter, all-metal frames became the standard. While some airplanes today still use an all-metal frame, such as an … Read More

Line-replaceable units (LRUs) are commonly used in airplanes. Also known as line-replaceable items and line-replaceable components, they consist of aircraft components that can be removed and replaced on the fly. Airplanes are complex vehicles with many different components. When taking … Read More

Airplanes don’t run on the same type of gasoline as cars, trucks and other road vehicles. Whether commercial or private, most airplanes use either jet fuel or aviation fuel. They are the two most common types of airplane fuel. When … Read More

Airstairs are a common feature of many commercial airplanes From the Boeing 737 to the Airbus A320, they are used for boarding. Passengers can board the airplane by using its airstairs. What are airstairs exactly, and how do they work? … Read More

Turbofans are commonly used in commercial airliners. Also known as fanjets, they are jet engines that burn fuel and air. Like the internal combustion engines in cars and trucks, turbofans have a combustion chamber. They such air and fuel into … Read More

Airplanes may not have bones, but they do have ribs. Ribs play an important role in the structure of an airplane. From large commercial jets to small commuter airplanes, they serve as the structural foundation of an airplane. What are … Read More

Ever wonder if airplanes have radiators? If you’re familiar with the mechanics of automobiles, you probably know the importance of a radiator. Radiators are devices that work in conjunction with a liquid medium, coolant, to regulate engine temperatures. Coolant will … Read More

Have you heard of avionics? Whether you work in the aviation industry, or if you’re a recreational pilot, you may come across this term. The term “avionics” was originally coined by Phillip Klass during the mid-1900s. Since then, it has … Read More