The type of fuel that jet airplanes burn to generate propulsion may soon change. For decades, most jet airplanes have relied on a special type of kerosene fuel. Simply known as jet fuel, it a has low boiling point and … Read More
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA’s) Perseverance rover has collected the first of many rock samples from Mars. NASA made the announcement on September 6, 2021. According to NASA, Perseverance successfully collected rocks from the Jezero Crater. The sample … Read More
A new Rolls-Royce electric airplane has just completed its maiden flight. Known as the Spirit of Innovation, it’s the first all-electric airplanes produced by the British automaker and aerospace manufacturer. The Spirit Innovation soared for about 15 minutes over the … Read More
Have you heard of the A318? Designed and manufactured by Airbus, it’s a narrow-body airliner. The A318 is part of Airbus’ A320 family. It’s used in the fleets of dozens of commercial airlines, both in the United States and abroad. … Read More
Airplanes rely on engines to generate propulsion. While wings and other flight control surfaces generate lift, engines are responsible for generating propulsion. Jet engines, for instance, suck in air through the front so that it can be burned with fuel. … Read More
Not all airplanes are designed specifically to transport passengers and cargo from one place to another. Some of them are designed to extinguish fires. A profess known as aerial firefighting, it’s commonly used to prevent the spread of wildfires. If … Read More
A lot of parts go into the construction of an airplane. A typical Boeing 747, for instance, has approximately 6 million parts. Of course, many of these parts are small. Most airplanes have thousands of small fasteners, with rivets being … Read More
All airplanes require one or more engines. Engines are responsible for generating propulsion, which along with lift, allows airplanes to safely traverse the skies. While some airplanes have jet engines, though, others have reciprocating engines. Jet engines and reciprocating engines … Read More
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has its eyes set on creating cleaner airports with fewer emissions. In August 2021, the FAA announced a series of grants to fund various airport projects, many of which seek to reduce airport emissions. … Read More
