Commercial airplanes are designed with a heating system that warms the cabin to provide a comfortable environment for passengers. When an airplane begins to ascend, its heating system will typically engage. It will expel warm air out the vents and … Read More
Airbus’s latest wide-body airliner has officially entered service. In October 2020, the European aerospace manufacturing company delivered two of its A330-800neo jets to Kuwait Airlines. Since adding Airbus’s new wide-body airliner added to its fleet, Kuwait Airlines has used it … Read More
Airplanes are complex vehicles consisting of many parts. A typical 787, for instance, is made of 6 million individual parts. Some of these parts are small, whereas others are large. Regardless, each part serves a specific purpose. While airplanes rely … Read More
Not all airplanes are made of aluminum. With its lightweight but strong properties, aluminum is undoubtedly a popular choice of material for airplanes. Manufacturers often use it to make both fuselages and wings. In recent years, however, many manufacturers have … Read More
It’s no secret that most airplanes run on fuel. While advancements have been made in the field of alternative energy, the majority of private and commercial airplanes alike are powered by fuel. They burn fuel inside their engines’ combustion chambers … Read More
400 Hz has become the de-facto power frequency for airplanes. Most airplanes have either generators or alternators that produce power. When flying, an airplane’s generators or alternators will produce power that’s distributed to its various electrical devices and components. Rather … Read More
It’s been a long time in the making, but the Boeing 737 MAX has been cleared for takeoff. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration officially approved the return of the narrow-body jet in November 2020, marking the end to its turbulent … Read More
Airplanes don’t last forever. Like cars and trucks, they have a fixed lifespan, during which they are considered safe to operate. Most mid- and large-sized commercial jets, for example, last for about 30 years. Commercial airplanes use them in their … Read More
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
