Aerospace News

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

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 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

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

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

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 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

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

One of the world’s largest aerospace manufacturing companies is developing a new airplane with flapping wings. Earlier this month, Airbus announced plans to develop small airplanes with wingtips that can flap up and down. Known as semi-aeroelastic hinge wingtips, they … Read More