Aerospace News

When traveling via commercial airliner across long distances, you may experience a temporary medical condition known as jet lag. Also known as desynchronosis, it’s caused by the disturbance of the body’s internal clock (circadian rhythm) from long-distance travel in a … Read More

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new warning about the dangers of electronic devices in checked luggage. According to the FAA, laptops, tablets and other portable electronics pose a greater risk when transported as checked luggage instead of … Read More

While Google, Apple, Honda and several other big-name companies are working to develop driverless cars, there’s already talk about pilotless airplanes. Boeing has predicted a sharp increase in demand for pilots over the next two decades. As more and more … Read More

If you’ve noticed the leg space offered by commercial airlines shrinking, you aren’t alone. According to Flyers Rights, the average width between seats on commercial airlines has shrunk from 18.5 inches in the early 2000s to 17 inches in 2005. … Read More

On August 21, the moon will pass directly between the Earth and Sun, essentially blocking the Sun for a short period. Known as a “total solar eclipse,” it’s expected to block all direct sunlight while subsequently turning daylight into darkness. … Read More

Boeing has announced plans to produce hypersonic jets for commercial air travel, with a target date of 2020 to 2030. Earlier this year, the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) selected Boeing to design and construct its Experimental Spaceplane … Read More

Capturing an aerial shot of an wildfire with a drone may sound like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for photographers. However, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is urging the public to stop flying unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) over such areas. According to … Read More

If you registered an unmanned aireal vehicle (UAV) with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), you may be entitled to a refund. Granted, not everyone is eligible, and the refund isn’t a substantial amount of money. Only those who registered their … Read More

When speaking in front of a crowd at the Pair Air Show, Airbus announced plans to redesign the cabin of its A320 airliners beginning in 2020. As explained in an article by CNN, the new design “borrows significantly from the … Read More