Two of the world’s leading commercial airplane manufacturers have invested in  Zunum Aero, a small company with big plans to develop a hybrid gas/electric-powered jet. This isn’t just any ordinary hybrid, however. According to reports, it’s capable of traveling for … Read More

Airbus has somehow managed to squeeze 80 additional seats into its massive A380 jet. This places the double-decker’s new passenger capacity to an impressive 575 in a traditional three-class setup. When accounting for all economy class, however, the A380 can … Read More

Boeing and NASA have teamed up to build a next-generation space station that will orbit the area between Earth and the moon. Dubbed the “Deep Space Gateway,” the new space station will serve as a research hub so astronomers and … Read More

The fuselage is a critical component in aircraft. Typically found in the middle section, it’s responsible for securing crew, passengers and cargo. Depending on the number of engines the aircraft has, it may contain the engine as well. Furthermore, the … Read More

Boeing is making the final touches on its latest jetliner, the 737 MAX. With the first delivery scheduled later this year to Southwest Airlines, the 737 MAX is already out of the “prototype” stage. In fact, Boeing has already sold … Read More

The American aerospace manufacturer and services company Space Exploration Technology Corporation, or what’s more commonly known as SpaceX, has won a contract to launch a satellite for the United States Air Force. When competing with United Launch Alliance, SpaceX ultimately … Read More

Two aerospace companies based in Colorado have joined forces to develop a new airplane. XTI Aircraft Company announced earlier this month that it will work with By Aerospace to create a new gas/electric hybrid airplane. This isn’t just any ordinary … Read More

The United States Navy has placed an order for 12 combat aircraft to be produced by Boeing. According to UPI, the exclusive contract calls for 7 EA-18G and 5 F/A 18E combat aircraft, as well as electronic attack kits to … Read More

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has teamed up with the Minneapolis-based power company Xcel Energy to inspect power lines and electrical infrastructure using drones. Power lines pose a serious threat to aircraft. In 2011, a Russian Tu-134 struck a power … Read More