AHA Holdings Orders 30 Planes From Boeing

ANA Holdings has placed an order for an additional 30 planes from Boeing. The The Japanese commercial airline company has already ordered 20 planes from Boeing, but earlier this month, it announced plans to purchase 30 additional 737 MAX 8s … Read More

Boeing Completes First Test Flight of Flying Taxi

The concept of flying taxis has been presented in countless science-fiction movies and novels, but Boeing is one step closer to turning this bold idea into a reality. Earlier this month, the aerospace manufacturing giant announced that it had successfully … Read More

Why Are So Many Airplanes Painted White?

The next time you fly, look outside at the airport’s tarmac and you’ll probably discover that most of the airplanes waiting to take off have a white frame. Although there are exceptions, white is the predominant color in which airplane … Read More

Aireon to Develop Plane-Tracking Satellite Network

Statistics show that flying is inherently safer than driving. For every 1 billion passengers who travel via a commercial airliner, only 7.2 fatalities occur. In fact, there were zero passenger fatalities reported in the commercial airline industry in 2017. Some … Read More

Brazil Gives Boeing and Embraer Joint Venture the Green Light

Boeing and Embraer can proceed with their planned joint venture. Earlier this month, federal officials with the Brazilian government approved the proposed joint venture between the two major aerospace companies. So, what’s next for Boeing and Embraer? About Boeing and … Read More

How Are Airplanes Electrically Grounded?

Grounding is essential to creating a safe environment when using high-powered electrical devices. If a device malfunctions and begins drawing a dangerous amount of current, grounding allows the circuit to safely dissipate the excess charge. Not only does this protect … Read More

Airbus Announces Ceremony for New Mobile, AL Factory

Airbus is expanding its production operations to the East Coast. Earlier this month, the aerospace manufacturing company announced plans to host a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Mobile, AL factory on Jan. 16. This doesn’t necessarily mean that Airbus’s new … Read More

What’s the Deal With the Small Holes in Airplane Windows?

Have you ever looked out the window while flying, only to discover a small hole in the middle pane? While not found in all airplane windows, many do in fact have holes. Upon seeing this, some passengers assume that it’s … Read More

Boeing’s New 797 Midsize Jet: Here’s What We Know

In June 2017, Boeing unveiled the first concept images of its upcoming new midsize jet. Described as being a “middle-market” jet, the 797 will come in variants: the B797-6 and the B797-7. The former will support up to 228 passengers … Read More