Whether it’s powered by Apple’s iOS or Google’s Android operating system, nearly all modern smartphones have airplane mode. Also known as flight mode, it’s a staple feature that, when enabled, disables all radio incoming and outgoing radio signals. The general … Read More
It’s no secret that severe winds and lighting can interfere with commercial flights. If there’s a storm rolling through the airport, commercial airlines may delay their flights until the storm passes. However, you must be surprised to learn that extreme … Read More
Airbus has just secured an order for 300 A320neo jets from the Indian commercial airline IndiGo. Towards the end of October, the aerospace manufacturing giant announced the deal in a statement to the press. According to Airbus, the budget-friendly carrier … Read More
The The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is planning to revisit the moon. Earlier this month, NASA announced plans to send a rover to the brightest celestial body in the night sky by 2022. Being that NASA hasn’t visited … Read More
Although there are exceptions, most commercial airlines don’t fly directly over the Pacific Ocean for routes connecting the United States to Asia. Instead, they choose “curved” routes that hug bodies of land. Unless you’re familiar with commercial aviation, you might … Read More
While a runway on the ground is always preferable, many airplanes are capable of landing on water. On Jan. 15, 2009, an Airbus A320 landed in the Hudson River near Midtown Manhattan, with all of the plane’s 155 passengers and … Read More
Qantas Airways has just completed the world’s longest nonstop flight. On Oct. 18, the Australia commercial airline flew passengers from New York City to Sydney. While Qantas Airways has completed similar flights between these two cities in the past, this … Read More
Have you heard of the Dreamlifter? Designed and manufactured by Boeing, it’s a massive wide-body jet that’s used to transport cargo. The Dreamlifter was introduced in 2007, and since then, it has become one of the market’s leading cargo jets. … Read More
Do you feel fatigued after long flights? If so, you could be suffering from jet lag. Also known as time change syndrome, it’s a common psychological condition that occurs during long flights. With jet lag, your body’s internal clock — … Read More
