SAS Scandinavian Airlines and Airbus have announced plans to investigate whether a fuel-electric hybrid jet would be beneficial for commercial airlines. It’s no secret that most commercial airlines, including SAS Scandinavian Airlines, use traditional fuel-powered jets in their fleets. While … Read More
Airbus has unveiled a new twin-engine jet that’s expected to rival one of the most popular commercial jets on the market: the Boeing 757. On the first day of the Paris Air Show, the European-based aerospace manufacturing company said it … Read More
Airplanes have revolutionized the way in which we travel. At any given time, statistics show there are roughly 5,000 commercial airplanes in the air. While some of these flights are short, connecting two or more cities within the same country, … Read More
Airbus has confirmed that its A350 jet is capable of performing the world’s longest flight. Qantas Airways Limited, Australia’s flag airline, is looking to invest in a new jet that connects Melbourne and Sydney to London and New York. With … Read More
Consumers have always had conflicting views regarding airline travel. Some people enjoy the experience of flying, whereas others complain about insufficient leg space, high baggage fees, delays and other problems. Overall, however, it appears that most consumers are satisfied with … Read More
Lufthansa has released a new video showing a massive Boeing 777 being towed by an otherwise small electric vehicle (EV). The video was produced as part of automaker MINI’s marketing efforts for its upcoming Cooper SE vehicle. Of course, the … Read More
Do you tend to fall asleep when flying? Whether it’s a domestic or international flight, most passengers will agree that it’s easy to fall asleep on airplanes — and this fatigue can stay with you long after you land. But … Read More
Commercial airplanes are typically operated by two pilots in the cockpit. There’s the captain, who sits in the left seat while performing all major controls, and there’s the first officer, who sits in the right seat while performing tasks instructed … Read More
Both commercial jets and private jets are characterized by the use of one or more jet engines. This is in stark contrast to propeller-powered airplanes, which feature one or more propellers to create propulsion. With that said, there are some … Read More
