Southwest Airlines in Discussions to Buy Dozens of 737 MAX Jets From Boeing

Boeing may soon have a new customer for its 737 MAX. Earlier this month, Southwest Airlines revealed that it was discussing the potential purchase of 30 737 MAX jets. Assuming the deal that goes through, it would be a huge … Read More

How Cabin Pressurization Works in Airplanes

To provide a safe and comfortable flight experience for passengers, airplanes have pressurized cabins. Airplanes fly at great altitudes where the air is cooler and thinner than the air on and around the ground. With the cooler and thinner air, … Read More

SpaceX Sets New Launch Date for Nov 14

Space X’s next launch is right around the corner. Earlier this month, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced that the American aerospace company would send four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) on November 14. Known as … Read More

Do Airplanes Take Off Into or Against the Wind?

Many people assume that airplanes take off into the wind. After all, conventional wisdom should lead you to believe that wind creates resistance. If an airplane takes off against the wind, you may assume that it encounters greater resistance. Taking … Read More

What Is a Transponder and Why Do Airplanes Use Them?

A transponder is a common device that’s found on most airplanes. In the United States, most airplanes are required to have one. The only exception is non-electrical aircraft that fly at an altitude below 10,000 feet, such as balloons and … Read More

FAA Revises Rule for Commercial Space Launches

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has revised the rule governing commercial space launches in the United States. As revealed on the FAA’s website, the rule reformation is designed to give more power to commercial space companies so that they … Read More

Why Airplane Tires Are Made of Conductive Rubber

Tires are an essential component of an airplane’s landing system. Airplanes can’t land on the belly of their fuselage. Rather, they must land on inflated tires that can withstand both the weight of the airplane and the friction it creates … Read More

Boeing Set to Move 787 Dreamliner Production to South Carolina

Boeing is gearing up to move the production of its 787 Dreamliner commercial airplanes to South Carolina. The American aerospace manufacturing company currently produces the 787 Dreamliner at a facility in Washington. Ever since it announced the 787 Dreamliner, it … Read More

Airbus Unveils Eco-Friendly Airplane That Produces Zero Emissions

Aerospace manufacturing companies are constantly exploring new ways to minimize emissions. The majority of commercial airplanes rely on combustion. Like automotive vehicles, they burn fuel and air to power their respective engines. When fossil fuels are burned, emissions are produced … Read More