Have you ever wondered how airlines choose the names for their airplanes? In the United States, as well as many other countries, it’s not uncommon for commercial airlines to name their airplanes. It’s a common practice that’s been around for … Read More
With a population of over 1.4 billion, China is a bustling nation with a massive airline industry. As a result, Chinese airlines are searching for new planes and jets with which to upgrade their existing fleets. While it’s unknown exactly … Read More
It’s been over a year since SpaceX launched its Tesla Roadster vehicle into space. On Feb. 6, 2018, the aerospace manufacturing company launched the Tesla Roadster, complete with a dummy astronaut, aboard a Falcon Heavy falcon from the Kennedy Space … Read More
One of the nation’s biggest airlines has conducted its first official flight with Airbus’s massive A350 jet. On Tuesday, Virgin Atlantic debuted the A350 in a transatlantic flight from London to New York. Dubbed the Red Velvet, this is just … Read More
There’s no denying the fact that drones have become increasingly popular among hobbyists in recent years. Also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), they are designed to fly at low altitudes via a radio frequency remote control. To put the … Read More
The typical cruising altitude for commercial airplanes is about 31,000 to 35,000 feet. Whether it’s a small Cessna or jumbo-sized A320, nearly all commercial airplanes stay within this range except when taking off or landing. As a result, you might … Read More
With Hurricane Dorian preparing to make landfall in the Southeast, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is warning the public to prepare for this potentially devastating Category 5 storm. In any given day, over 80,000 flights occur in the United States. … Read More
SpaceX has successfully completed a test launch for a prototype of its Starhopper Mars rocket. At roughly 6:00 p.m. (EST), the Starhopper lifted off a launchpad in Brownsville, Texas before reaching an altitude of 500 feet. While SpaceX has conducted … Read More
A major pilots organization has asked the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to consider imposing new limits on the altitudes at which jets can operate at supersonic speeds. Earlier this month, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Organization (AOPO) commented on … Read More
