What Is a Transponder and Why Do Airplanes Use Them?
A transponder is a common device that's found on most airplanes. In the United States, most airplanes are required to have one. The only exception is ...
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FAA Revises Rule for Commercial Space Launches
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has revised the rule governing commercial space launches in the United States. As revealed on the FAA's website, the rule ...
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Why Airplane Tires Are Made of Conductive Rubber
Tires are an essential component of an airplane's landing system. Airplanes can't land on the belly of their fuselage. Rather, they must land on inflated tires ...
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Boeing Set to Move 787 Dreamliner Production to South Carolina
Boeing is gearing up to move the production of its 787 Dreamliner commercial airplanes to South Carolina. The American aerospace manufacturing company currently produces the 787 ...
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Airbus Unveils Eco-Friendly Airplane That Produces Zero Emissions
Aerospace manufacturing companies are constantly exploring new ways to minimize emissions. The majority of commercial airplanes rely on combustion. Like automotive vehicles, they burn fuel and ...
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The Flying V Successfully Completes Maiden Flight
A team of researchers have successfully completed the maiden flight of a new V-shaped airplane. Known as the Flying-V, it's part of a joint project between ...
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Amazon Receives FAA Approval for Delivery Drone Test Flights
The world's largest online retailer may soon offer drone-based package delivery options for its customers. In August 2020, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave Amazon ...
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Airbus Introduces Spill-Proof Console for A350
Airline pilots enjoy drinking coffee, as well as other beverages, just as much as passengers. When controlling an airplane, though, an otherwise small spill could cause ...
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Airbus to Build a New All-Electric Telecommunications Satellite
Airbus has been awarded a contract to build and launch an all-electric satellite on behalf of Arabsat. Earlier this month, the European aerospace manufacturing company announced ...
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What Is a ‘Yaw’ Motion in Airplanes?
Airplanes have revolutionized the way in which we travel. At any given time, there are approximately 10,000 to 20,000 airplanes traversing the skies. Although there are ...
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