Aerospace Engineering

NASA has its crosshairs fixed on the Red Planet. In November, the space agency’s InSight spacecraft touched down on Mars. Considering that Mars is almost 34 million miles away from Earth, that alone is an impressive feat. However, NASA is … Read More

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is urging drone operators to stay away from naval bases. Granted, the FAA has prohibited operators from flying drones in and around restricted military airspace. But not all operators are complying with this rule, … Read More

The next time you fly in a commercial jet, look out the window during takeoff and you’ll probably see that a section of the wings extends by a few feet. Although there are exceptions, most commercial jets feature extended wing … Read More

Passengers can now fly aboard Airbus’ A350-1000. Earlier this year, Qatar Airways became the first airline to include the new fuel-efficient jet in its fleet of commercial aircraft, thereby signaling a new market presence for Airbus. Of course, Airbus isn’t … Read More

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, including manufacturing, maintenance and service options, to develop new products. It’s important to note … Read More

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 seven hours to make this trip. That number could be shaved down to just … Read More

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 takeoff and landing. Most commercial airlines have policies prohibiting passengers from using smartphones, tablet … Read More

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued new regulations for passenger restraints in open-door, “doors-off” helicopter flights. Hundreds of companies throughout the United States offer helicopter tours of local cities and attractions. It provides tourists and travelers with a … Read More

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced plans to begin testing its near-real-time authorization processing system for drones beginning around the beginning of May. The FAA’s Dan Elwell unveiled the new processing system tat the annual UAS Symposium earlier … Read More