Aerospace News

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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

While a runway on the ground is always preferable, many airplanes are capable of landing on water. On Jan. 15, 2009, an Airbus A320 landed in the Hudson River near Midtown Manhattan, with all of the plane’s 155 passengers and … Read More