Wing flaps are a common component of most airplanes. As the name suggests, they consist of hinge-like flaps on an airplane’s wings. Most fixed-wing airplanes have flaps on both of their wings. When taking off and landing, pilots will raise … Read More

The way in which military jets are refueled in the air may soon change. In the past, air-to-air refueling (AAR) has typically been performed with a manned tanker. The tanker will fly to the jet’s position, after which it will … Read More

Jet-engine airplanes have become synonymous with commercial airliners. While some commercial airliners are powered by a propeller, most of them are powered by one or more jet engines. There are different types of jet-engine airplanes, however, including twinjet and quadjet. … Read More

New Zealand has become the 11th country to partner with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the Artemis Accords. In May 2021,  Dr. Peter Crabtree, the lead director of New Zealand’s Space Agency, signed the Aremis Accords during … Read More

Not all airplanes are powered by one or more jet engines. While jet engines are undoubtedly common, some airplanes are powered by a turboprop engine. Turboprop engines are used in propeller airplanes. Airplanes with one or more propellers are manufactured … Read More

Flight control surfaces are an important part of all airplanes. Airplanes are designed to generate lift in response to air flowing under and over certain areas. While some of these areas are fixed, others are adjustable. These adjustable areas are … Read More

Virgin Galactic isn’t your typical aerospace manufacturing company. While it designs and manufactures space vehicles, Virgin Galactic is focused on tourism rather than commercial services. Nonetheless, the company founded by Sir. Richard Branson is one step closer to making space … Read More

Not all types of aircraft generate lift with horizontal and fixed wings. While most jet and propeller aircraft do, in fact, have horizontal wings, there’s another group of aircraft that rely on rotor blades or rotary wings to generate lift. … Read More

Have you heard of the A321XLR? It’s a narrow-body commercial jet developed by Airbus. The A321XLR is part of the A321 family, which has been around since the early to mid-1990s. It was introduced with Lufthansa, after which it was … Read More