As the world’s largest aerospace manufacturing company, Airbus produces and sells a lot of commercial jets. Airbus, in fact, claims that its jets have performed more than 110 million flights collectively. But some of the company’s jets have been more … Read More

The country’s largest aerospace manufacturing company has made a bold commitment for the betterment of the environment. On January 22, Boeing announced plans to deliver airplanes that run completely on 100% sustainable fuels by 2030. The Basics of Airplane Fuels … Read More

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has given aerospace companies the green light to conduct supersonic flight tests over land. Previously, supersonic jets were required to fly over the sea. As a result, aerospace companies had limited testing abilities. The FAA … Read More

Virgin Orbit has successfully completed its first-ever satellite launch. On January 17, 2021, the aerospace company delivered a payload consisting of nine small satellites into Earth’s orbit. As a result, Virgin Orbit has now joined the ranks of SpaceX as … Read More

Aluminum and carbon fiber are two of the most common materials used in the construction of airplane fuselages. In the past, most commercial airplanes featured an aluminum fuselage. Since the advent of the Boeing 787 and the Airbus A350, however, … Read More

The commercial aviation industry plays an important role in our daily lives. Even if you rarely fly, you may purchase or consume products that are shipped via a commercial airline. Commercial airlines provide flight services so that products can reach … Read More

Have you heard of narrow-body airplanes? If so, you might be wondering how they differ from other types of airplanes. Narrow-body airplanes are common. Like all airplanes, they typically feature jet or propeller-driven engines. What is a narrow-body airplane exactly? … Read More

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a set of new emissions rules for airplanes. According to the EPA, airplanes contribute to about 10% of all transportation-related emissions in the United States. While that’s just a small fraction, there … Read More

Jet engines are a common component of most commercial airplanes. They are designed to generate thrust by burning fuel and oxygen within a sealed chamber, known as a combustion chamber. As a jet engine releases exhaust gases, it propels the … Read More