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
It’s no secret that most airplanes run on fuel. While advancements have been made in the field of alternative energy, the majority of private and commercial airplanes alike are powered by fuel. They burn fuel inside their engines’ combustion chambers … Read More
400 Hz has become the de-facto power frequency for airplanes. Most airplanes have either generators or alternators that produce power. When flying, an airplane’s generators or alternators will produce power that’s distributed to its various electrical devices and components. Rather … Read More
It’s been a long time in the making, but the Boeing 737 MAX has been cleared for takeoff. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration officially approved the return of the narrow-body jet in November 2020, marking the end to its turbulent … Read More
Airplanes don’t last forever. Like cars and trucks, they have a fixed lifespan, during which they are considered safe to operate. Most mid- and large-sized commercial jets, for example, last for about 30 years. Commercial airplanes use them in their … Read More
Boeing may soon have a new customer for its 737 MAX. Earlier this month, Southwest Airlines revealed that it was discussing the potential purchase of 30 737 MAX jets. Assuming the deal that goes through, it would be a huge … Read More
Airplanes often turn to change direction. There are many different forces, however, acting against airplanes. Along with gravity, there’s drag, lift and thrust, all of which can affect an airplane’s trajectory. Airplanes can still turn when flying. They are designed … Read More
Airplanes are often classified according to their method of propulsion. All airplanes use propulsion to move through the air. The way in which they generate this force, however, varies. Many of them use jet engines to generate propulsion. Known as … Read More
