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SpaceX Sends Supplies to the International Space Station
Just in time for the holidays, SpaceX has successfully completed a supply delivery mission to the International Space Station (ISS). On Dec. 8, the private aerospace manufacturing company’s Dragon capsule latched onto a robotic coupling arm extending out from the … Read More
FAA Investigates Legroom in Airplane Cabins
Do you feel cramped when flying on airplanes? You certainly aren’t alone. Over the past few decades, commercial airlines have gradually reduced the amount of legroom in their seats. With less legroom, commercial airlines can fit more passengers on their … Read More
Airbus Reveals How Mimicking the Pattern of Birds Could Cut Fuel Costs
As one of the world’s leading aerospace manufacturing companies, Airbus knows a thing or two about designing fuel-efficient jets. It’s pioneered over a dozen highly efficient commercial jets, some of which include the A220, A300, A310, A318, A319, A320, A321, … Read More
Can Flying Cause Nosebleeds? What You Should Know
Have you ever experienced a nosebleed either during or shortly after a flight? Well, you aren’t alone. Millions of passengers have developed a nosebleed from flying. It’s an all-too-common condition that’s become synonymous with flying. Unbeknownst to many passengers, though, … Read More
Airbus Debuts New All-Electric Airplane
Airbus has just unveiled a new all-electric airplane. Known as the Air Race E, it flew over the skies in Dubai during the country’s annual Airshow. The Air Race E is part of Airbus’s long-term goal to develop an all-electric … Read More
Boeing Expected to Resume 737 MAX flights in January
It’s been a turbulent year for Boeing. In March, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded the aerospace manufacturing company’s 737 MAX airliner following two recent crashes. Since then, Boeing has been working around the clock to address the issues … Read More
Airbus Lands Order for 300 A320neo Jets From IndiGo
Airbus has just secured an order for 300 A320neo jets from the Indian commercial airline IndiGo. Towards the end of October, the aerospace manufacturing giant announced the deal in a statement to the press. According to Airbus, the budget-friendly carrier … Read More
NASA Announces New Moon Rover Mission
The The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is planning to revisit the moon. Earlier this month, NASA announced plans to send a rover to the brightest celestial body in the night sky by 2022. Being that NASA hasn’t visited … Read More
Why Don’t Airplanes Fly Over the Pacific Ocean?
Although there are exceptions, most commercial airlines don’t fly directly over the Pacific Ocean for routes connecting the United States to Asia. Instead, they choose “curved” routes that hug bodies of land. Unless you’re familiar with commercial aviation, you might … Read More