Two of Boeing’s most iconic series of commercial jets include the 777 and 787. When most people hear the word “777” or “787,” they immediately envision the American aerospace manufacturing company. Boeing has become known throughout the world for its … Read More

The cockpit is one of the most important parts of an airplane. Located within the nose, it contains an array of operational and communications control systems. Pilots will enter the cockpit where they are able to use these controls. While … Read More

Air traffic controllers play an essential role in the commercial aviation industry. Also known as air traffic control specialists, they are responsible for safely guiding airplanes. They monitor the speed and trajectory of airplanes while relaying instructions to pilots. Even … Read More

If you’ve ever observed an airplane passing in the skies overhead, you may recall it leaving a trail of clouds in its wake. Known as contrails, they are a characteristic shared by nearly all jet-powered airplanes. Airplanes that contain one … Read More

Like most aerospace manufacturing companies, Airbus has relied on traditional fuel-powered engines in its airplanes. From the A220 to the A320 families, most of Airbus’s airplanes use fuel. They feature one or more jet engines that burn fuel, along with … Read More

Commercial airplanes are designed with a heating system that warms the cabin to provide a comfortable environment for passengers. When an airplane begins to ascend, its heating system will typically engage. It will expel warm air out the vents and … Read More

Airbus’s latest wide-body airliner has officially entered service. In October 2020, the European aerospace manufacturing company delivered two of its A330-800neo jets to Kuwait Airlines. Since adding Airbus’s new wide-body airliner added to its fleet, Kuwait Airlines has used it … Read More

Airplanes are complex vehicles consisting of many parts. A typical 787, for instance, is made of 6 million individual parts. Some of these parts are small, whereas others are large. Regardless, each part serves a specific purpose. While airplanes rely … Read More

Not all airplanes are made of aluminum. With its lightweight but strong properties, aluminum is undoubtedly a popular choice of material for airplanes. Manufacturers often use it to make both fuselages and wings. In recent years, however, many manufacturers have … Read More