Can Airplanes Fly in Snowy Weather?

Heavy snowfall poses a major safety hazard to motorists. As it melts and refreezes, it can create slick roads that prevent cars and trucks from creating traction. While there aren’t any roads in the skies, airplanes are still susceptible to … Read More

Airbus’s BelugaXL Enters Service

Airbus’s massive BelugaXL cargo jet has entered service. Just a few months ago, the BelugaXL received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification. Now that Airbus has the green light from aviation regulators, it’s using the first of its BelugaXLs to … Read More

What Is the Fuselage of an Airplane?

Along with the wings, tail, landing gear and cockpit, the fuselage is one of the main components of a typical airplane. Based on its name, many people assume it’s responsible for holding or storing fuel. The term “fuselage,” however, comes … Read More

Airbus Ranked as Top Plane Seller of 2019

To say Airbus had a strong year in 2019 would be an understatement. With 863 deliveries, the European aerospace manufacturing company sold more airplanes than other company in the world. Whether or not this trend continues remains to be seen, … Read More

FAA Proposes New Identification Rule for Drones

There’s no denying the fact that drones have become increasingly popular in recent years. According to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), over 1.5 million drones have been registered. As this number continues to increase, it poses new safety concerns … Read More

NASA Astronaut Sets New World Record

NASA Astronaut Christina Koch from Livingston, Montana has set a new world record for the longest spaceflight by a woman. On Saturday, the electrical engineer broke the 288-day mark. What’s even more impressive is that Koch still has roughly two … Read More

Airbus Introduces Touchscreen-Equipped A350

The way in which commercial pilots control their jets is changing. No longer are pilots required to use traditional mechanical controls. They can now use a touchscreen interface. On Dec. 18, Airbus delivered the first of its touchscreen-equipped A350 XWB … Read More

Boeing’s Starliner Capsule Returns Safely to Earth

Boeing’s highly anticipated CST-100 Starliner, or what’s more commonly known simply as Starliner, has safely returned to Earth. On Dec. 22, the American aerospace manufacturing company’s capsule made a graceful landing in a sandy New Mexico desert. Of course, the … Read More

FAA Publishes Bulletin Highlight Safety Concerns for Some Gulfstream Windows

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a bulletin highlighting safety concerns for windows on certain Gulfstream airplanes. According to the bulletin, the FAA has received reports of windows cracking or otherwise failing on Gulfstream’s G-1159A (G-III), G-IV, GIV-X, … Read More