Flight instruments are found in all airplanes. From the moment they take off to when they finally land at their destination, pilots must monitor and analyze flight data. Doing so is necessary to ensure a safe flight. While some airplanes … Read More
Airplanes are complex vehicles that require many different parts to manufacture. Some reports, in fact, suggest that a typical Boeing 747 contains roughly 6 million parts. While some of these parts are structural panels, others are fasteners. Blind rivets are … Read More
In the world of aviation, the Wright Brothers are arguably the most iconic and impactful duo. Even if your knowledge of aviation is limited, you’ve probably heard of them. They were responsible for designing, building and flying the world’s first … Read More
Wings are an essential part of an airplane. All airplanes have wings. As flight control surfaces, wings are responsible for production lift, which keeps airplanes in the air. Most airplanes, however. don’t have flat wings. When inspecting the ends of … Read More
The 777x is the latest series of Boeing’s signature 777 family. It consists of several variants, including the 777-8, the 777-9, the 777-10 and the BBJ 777X. All of these variants are part of the 777x series, which are wide-body … Read More
Airplanes are meticulously designed to meet the necessary safety specifications. From the fuselage and engines to the landing gear and controls, aerospace manufacturing companies must follow guidelines when designing and building airplanes. Even the cockpit windows require a specific design. … Read More
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
