Airplanes don’t last forever. Like cars and trucks, they have a fixed lifespan, during which they are considered safe to operate. Most mid- and large-sized commercial jets, for example, last for about 30 years. Commercial airplanes use them in their … Read More
Boeing may soon have a new customer for its 737 MAX. Earlier this month, Southwest Airlines revealed that it was discussing the potential purchase of 30 737 MAX jets. Assuming the deal that goes through, it would be a huge … Read More
Airplanes often turn to change direction. There are many different forces, however, acting against airplanes. Along with gravity, there’s drag, lift and thrust, all of which can affect an airplane’s trajectory. Airplanes can still turn when flying. They are designed … Read More
Airplanes are often classified according to their method of propulsion. All airplanes use propulsion to move through the air. The way in which they generate this force, however, varies. Many of them use jet engines to generate propulsion. Known as … Read More
To provide a safe and comfortable flight experience for passengers, airplanes have pressurized cabins. Airplanes fly at great altitudes where the air is cooler and thinner than the air on and around the ground. With the cooler and thinner air, … Read More
Space X’s next launch is right around the corner. Earlier this month, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced that the American aerospace company would send four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) on November 14. Known as … Read More
Many people assume that airplanes take off into the wind. After all, conventional wisdom should lead you to believe that wind creates resistance. If an airplane takes off against the wind, you may assume that it encounters greater resistance. Taking … Read More
A transponder is a common device that’s found on most airplanes. In the United States, most airplanes are required to have one. The only exception is non-electrical aircraft that fly at an altitude below 10,000 feet, such as balloons and … Read More
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has revised the rule governing commercial space launches in the United States. As revealed on the FAA’s website, the rule reformation is designed to give more power to commercial space companies so that they … Read More
