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SpaceX’s Tesla Roadster Completes Trip Around the Sun
It’s been over a year since SpaceX launched its Tesla Roadster vehicle into space. On Feb. 6, 2018, the aerospace manufacturing company launched the Tesla Roadster, complete with a dummy astronaut, aboard a Falcon Heavy falcon from the Kennedy Space … Read More
FAA Warns Hobbyists Not to Weaponize Their Drones
There’s no denying the fact that drones have become increasingly popular among hobbyists in recent years. Also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), they are designed to fly at low altitudes via a radio frequency remote control. To put the … Read More
FAA Issues Warning Ahead of Hurricane Dorian
With Hurricane Dorian preparing to make landfall in the Southeast, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is warning the public to prepare for this potentially devastating Category 5 storm. In any given day, over 80,000 flights occur in the United States. … Read More
SpaceX’s StarHopper Prototype Soars to 500 Feet
SpaceX has successfully completed a test launch for a prototype of its Starhopper Mars rocket. At roughly 6:00 p.m. (EST), the Starhopper lifted off a launchpad in Brownsville, Texas before reaching an altitude of 500 feet. While SpaceX has conducted … Read More
Pilots Organization Asks FAA for New Limits on Supersonic Flights
A major pilots organization has asked the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to consider imposing new limits on the altitudes at which jets can operate at supersonic speeds. Earlier this month, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Organization (AOPO) commented on … Read More
How do Airplanes Get Oxygen for the Cabin?
Have you ever wondered how airplanes get oxygen to use inside the cabin? Whether you are flying aboard a small Cessna or a jumbo-sized Airbus A380, you can breathe freely inside the cabin without wearing a mask or respirator. Even … Read More
FAA Issues Ban on MacBook Pro Laptops
If you own a MacBook Pro, you may want to leave it at home the next time you fly. Earlier this month, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ban on select MacBook Pro models, citing fears that Apple’s … Read More
Airbus Finalizes and Prepares A350-1000ULR for Launch
Airbus is placing the finishing touches on its highly efficient, ultra-long-range A350-1000ULR jet. According to the European aerospace manufacturing company, several airlines have already placed orders for the new jet, some of which include Cathay Pacific, British Airways and Qatar … Read More
Airline Expected to Adopt S1 Seating Next Year
Let’s face it: No one enjoys sitting in a middle-row when flying aboard a commercial airplane. Middle seats are generally smaller and more cramped than side-row seats. In 2020, however, an undisclosed airline is expected to adopt a new configuration … Read More