Airbus is saying “goodbye” to its line of A380 jets. Earlier this month, the European aerospace manufacturing company announced that it was retiring the iconic jumbo-sized airliner due to insufficient sales. With certification for up to 853 passengers, the A380 … Read More
Have you ever wondered how pilots steer airplanes on the runway? When flying, a pilot can control an airplane by adjusting the ailerons. The pilot essentially adjusts the ailerons — flaps found on the edges of the wings — in … Read More
Have you ever walked aboard a commercial airplane, only to discover a distinct smell inside the cabin? Well, you aren’t alone. While there are dozens of different types of commercial airplanes, many of them share a similar smell. It’s a … Read More
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 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
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
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 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
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
