After dominating the on-demand ridesharing business, Uber is already looking to expand its operations, this time going high in the skies. The company recently announced plans to develop a fleet of electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft, which will … Read More

Boeing has been relatively quiet regarding the release of its fourth version 737 MAX jet. Earlier this month, however, the company went public about a problem facing the massive jetliner: landing gear. Featuring seats for up to 189 passengers, the … Read More

As any experienced pilot knows, planes take off into the wind. Whether it’s a small cessna 172 or a massive Airbus A380, pilots typically take off into the wind instead of with it. Conventional wisdom may lead you to believe … Read More

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