Airplane cabins don’t consist entirely of recycled air. Depending on the type of airplane, it may only recycle about half of this air. The other half consists of fresh air. Being that cabins are pressurized — and, therefore, sealed — … Read More
A team of researchers have successfully completed the maiden flight of a new V-shaped airplane. Known as the Flying-V, it’s part of a joint project between researchers from the Netherlands’ Delft University of Technology and the commercial airline KLM. The … Read More
Airplanes consist of more than just a fuselage, wings and landing gear; they also have an empennage. Unless you’re familiar with aviation mechanics, though, you might be wondering what is an empennage. All airplanes have an empennage. Along with the … Read More
The world’s largest online retailer may soon offer drone-based package delivery options for its customers. In August 2020, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave Amazon the green light to conduct commercial tests of its delivery drones. Under the FAA’s … Read More
Wings are an essential component of all airplanes. Whether it’s a small private airplane or a jumbo-sized commercial airplane, they need wings to generate lift. There are differences in air pressure between the top and bottom of an airplane’s wings. … Read More
Airline pilots enjoy drinking coffee, as well as other beverages, just as much as passengers. When controlling an airplane, though, an otherwise small spill could cause big trouble. If a pilot spills his or her beverage, it could damage some … Read More
The speed and direction in which the wind blows can affect an airplane’s ability to land. If the wind is moving perpendicular to the runway at a relatively fast speed, pilots must adjust the airplane accordingly. Otherwise, they may land … Read More
The wings of airplanes are designed in a specific shape to achieve the greatest amount of lift. Known as an airfoil, it’s a common feature of nearly all commercial jets as well as propeller-driven airplanes. With their use of an … Read More
Airbus has been awarded a contract to build and launch an all-electric satellite on behalf of Arabsat. Earlier this month, the European aerospace manufacturing company announced plans to develop the satellite. Known as the BADR-8, it’s the successor to the … Read More
