Aerospace Engineering

Air traffic controllers play an essential role in the commercial aviation industry. Also known as air traffic control specialists, they are responsible for safely guiding airplanes. They monitor the speed and trajectory of airplanes while relaying instructions to pilots. Even … Read More

If you’ve ever observed an airplane passing in the skies overhead, you may recall it leaving a trail of clouds in its wake. Known as contrails, they are a characteristic shared by nearly all jet-powered airplanes. Airplanes that contain one … Read More

Airplanes are complex vehicles consisting of many parts. A typical 787, for instance, is made of 6 million individual parts. Some of these parts are small, whereas others are large. Regardless, each part serves a specific purpose. While airplanes rely … Read More

400 Hz has become the de-facto power frequency for airplanes. Most airplanes have either generators or alternators that produce power. When flying, an airplane’s generators or alternators will produce power that’s distributed to its various electrical devices and components. Rather … Read More

Airplanes don’t last forever. Like cars and trucks, they have a fixed lifespan, during which they are considered safe to operate. Most mid- and large-sized commercial jets, for example, last for about 30 years. Commercial airplanes use them in their … Read More

Airplanes often turn to change direction. There are many different forces, however, acting against airplanes. Along with gravity, there’s drag, lift and thrust, all of which can affect an airplane’s trajectory. Airplanes can still turn when flying. They are designed … Read More

Airplanes are often classified according to their method of propulsion. All airplanes use propulsion to move through the air. The way in which they generate this force, however, varies. Many of them use jet engines to generate propulsion. Known as … Read More

Whether you’re an occasional or frequent flier, there’s a good chance you’ll sleepy once the airplane has reached cruising altitude. While often small and with limited legroom, airplane cabins are relaxing. You can lounge back in your seat with the … Read More

Commercial airplanes are complex vehicles consisting of hundreds of thousands of individual parts. While there are different types of commercial airplanes, they are all very complex. As a result, they require regular maintenance to provide a safe flying experience for … Read More