FAA Says It Won’t Regulate Seat Space

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said that it won’t regulate seat space or legroom in commercial airliners. There’s been concern among passengers in recent years regarding the ever-shrinking seat space aboard commercial airliners. To fit more passengers, many … Read More

Are Windowless Airplanes on the Horizon?

When was the last time you flew in an airplane without windows? Commercial airliners today almost always have windows. It’s a common feature that improves passenger comfort and satisfaction while also increasing visibility for pilots and flight attendants. However, some … Read More

NASA Planning for First Test of Low-Noise Supersonic Jet

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced the first test flight of its low-noise supersonic jet. Defined as traveling faster than the speed of speed — about 768 miles per  (mph), supersonic is incredibly fast. A typical commercial … Read More

Is the FAA Too Strict on Commercial Drone Regulations?

That’s what the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine believe. Statistics show that there are now more than 1 million drones in the United States. While most of these drones are used for recreational/civilian purposes, many are used for … Read More

Boeing Secured $6.6 Billion Contract With FedEx

Boeing has secured a contract to provide FedEx with two dozen jets. According to various media reports, the aerospace manufacturing giant will manufacture and ship 12 medium-sized 767 jets and 12 large-sized 777 jets to the courier. Of course, these … Read More

Where Is the Engine Located on a Typical Commercial Jet?

Some 631 million people fly via commercial airliner teach year in the United States, according to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). While there are dozens of different jets offered by airlines, most use one of two different engine … Read More

Boeing Soars Past Airbus in May

Boeing soared past its Airbus competitor in May of this year. It’s no secret these two companies are some of the biggest players in the aerospace manufacturing industry. And while they’ve been neck and neck for a while, Boeing appears … Read More

A Pair of Airbus A380s Are Being Stripped for Parts

Two of Airbus’s most prolific modern jets are being stripped for parts. A German investment company recently confirmed plans to strip two A380 jets so that engineers can recover and salvage the parts, which is expected to net about $200 … Read More

Boeing Exec Dismisses Rumors About Mid-Size Jet Redesign

A Boeing executive has dismissed rumors that the aerospace manufacturing company is planning to redesign one of its mid-size jet. It’s no secret that Boeing is currently developing a new mid-size jet. While the company hasn’t officially released many details … Read More