Airbus to Build Interplanetary Rock-Transporting Spaceship
While most known for building commercial jets -- including the world's largest passenger airliner, the A380, -- Airbus has its eyes set on space. In July, ...
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NASA to Launch Star-Studying Balloon Into the Stratosphere.
In an effort to learn more about stars, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is planning to launch a massive balloon into the stratosphere. Known ...
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NASA Renews Partnership With Boeing for ISS Support
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has renewed its partnership with Boeing to provide services involving International Space Station (ISS) missions. In July 2020, the ...
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6 Facts About the Boeing 747
The Boeing 747 is one of the most iconic jets in the history of commercial aviation. Introduced in 1970 with Pan American World Airways, it's a ...
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The Rise of Tinted Windows in Airplanes
Airplanes are designed with windows to provide a more comfortable and enjoyable flying experience for passengers. Like the windows in a car or truck, they allow ...
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Boeing Completes Recertification Test Flights of 737 MAX
Boeing has completed a series of recertification test flights involving its 737 MAX airliner. Since March 2019, of course, the 737 MAX has been grounded. Aviation ...
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5 Fun Facts About Airplane Tires
Although they spend most of their time in the air -- at least when they are moving -- airplanes require tires to take off, land and ...
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Boeing 777 Celebrates Its 25th Birthday
The Boeing 777 has just celebrated its 25th birthday, which in the world of aviation, is a major milestone. The 777, of course, is a wide-body ...
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Boeing Steps up Cleaning and Sanitation Practices to Attract More Passengers
Boeing has created a new set of cleaning and sanitation protocols. Known as Travel Confidently With Boeing, the initiative seeks to ease passengers' concerns over airborne ...
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How High Can Airplanes Really Fly?
Commercial airplanes are designed to fly at specific altitudes. After taking off, it may take a pilot just 10 minutes to reach this "cruising" altitude. The ...
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