Can Changing Flight Altitudes Reduce the Environmental Impact of Jets?

That’s what some experts are saying. On any given, there are over 100,000 commercial flights worldwide. Like all combustion-engine vehicles, jets produce emissions as a byproduct of burning fuel, which is believed to have a harmful impact on the environment … Read More

Airbus Unveils Next-Generation Jet Design

Airbus has unveiled a futuristic new design for jets that, according to the aerospace manufacturing company, could slash fuel costs for commercial airlines by as much as 20%. Known as MAVERIC, Airbus demonstrated the new design at the Singapore Air … Read More

Boeing Prepares for 737 Certification Test Flight

The once-troubled Boeing 737 jet may soon regain its wings. Earlier this month, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it had given Boeing the green light to conduct a certification test flight for the jet. Assuming the test … Read More

Package-Delivering Drones One Step Closer to Becoming a Reality

The way in which consumers receive packages may soon change. Currently, most companies rely on the United States Postal Service (USPS) or a private courier service to deliver packages. Some companies, however, are exploring the use of drones to deliver … Read More

SpaceX Launches New Batch of Internet Satellites Into Orbit

SpaceX has just launched a new batch of its new internet-delivery satellites into Earth’s orbit. Last month, the private aerospace manufacturing company announced that it had successfully launched 60 internet-delivery satellites using a Falcon 9 rocket from its launchpad at … Read More

5 Common Myths About Airplanes Debunked

Airplanes have revolutionized the way in which we travel. Since the advent of commercial airlines, we can now quickly and easily travel across the world. Even if you’re familiar with airplanes, though, there are probably some things you don’t know … Read More

Boeing Completes Maiden Flight of New 777X Jet

Boeing has successfully completed the maiden flight of its new 777X jet. On Jan. 25, 2020, the American aerospace manufacturing company made its third attempt at completing the 777X jet’s maiden flight. The two previous attempts had been unsuccessful. While … Read More

Why Do Airplanes Have a Vertical Tail?

Ever wonder why airplanes have a vertical tail? Wings, of course, are horizontal to create lift, so conventional wisdom may lead you to believe that a horizontal tail is more effective than a vertical tail. While airplanes often have horizontal … Read More

Study Shows How Airlines Can Improve Their Boarding Process

Boarding an airplane isn’t always a fast process. Depending on the type of airplane, as well as the passenger capacity to which it’s filled, it may take up to a half-hour — sometimes even longer. With that said, however, researchers … Read More