Aerospace Engineering

As it approaches its 60th birthday, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has unveiled a new list of goals for 2018, one of which is to touch the sun. NASA says it will launch a Parker Solar Probe in … Read More

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a warning to pilots regarding the use of special instruments in a new Information for Operators (InFO). According to the CIA, there are more than 15,000 airports in the United States, roughly … Read More

Amidst a heated battle with competitor Airbus, Boeing has posted strong earnings for the third quarter of 2017. Reports indicate the commercial airline company earned $1.85 billion, which is more than analysts were expecting. So, what does this mean for … Read More

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 accidents every year, and an additional 20 to 50 million are injured. In comparison, … Read More

Aerospace engineering is the field of engineering associated with the design, development and manufacturing of both aircraft and spacecraft. It actually has two overlapping branches: aeronautical and astronautical engineering. The former refers to aircraft piloted within Earth’s atmosphere, while the … Read More

Nearly every seasoned air traveler has experienced mid-flight turbulence at some point or another. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reports that turbulence is the most common cause of injury to air passengers, with approximately 58 passengers sustaining injury each year. … Read More

The fuselage is a critical component in aircraft. Typically found in the middle section, it’s responsible for securing crew, passengers and cargo. Depending on the number of engines the aircraft has, it may contain the engine as well. Furthermore, the … Read More

Whether it’s a small single-engine husky or a massive Airbus A300-600ST , aircraft are designed in a three-stage process. This consists of the conceptual design phase, the preliminary design phase, and finally the detail design phase. To learn more about … Read More

Boeing alone manufactured approximately 700 airplanes per year — and that’s only from one company! There are dozens of other airplane manufacturers, all of whom produce aircraft. When these companies design aircraft, however, they must consider several things, some of … Read More