FAA to Assess Whether Passengers Have Enough Space to Quickly Evacuate

Do you feel crammed with flying aboard commercial airplanes? Well, you aren’t alone. In recent years, commercial airlines have been gradually reducing the amount of leg space in their cabins. It’s become such a problem, in fact, that the U.S. … Read More

Airbus to Monitor Passenger Seatbelt Usage With Connected Cabin

Are you guilty of removing your seatbelt on airplanes while the ” fasten seatbelt” sign is still illuminated? To help ensure the safety of passengers, Airbus is planning to launch a new system that monitors passenger seatbelt usage. Known as … Read More

How Do Airplanes Get Their Names?

Have you ever wondered how airlines choose the names for their airplanes? In the United States, as well as many other countries, it’s not uncommon for commercial airlines to name their airplanes. It’s a common practice that’s been around for … Read More

China to Require Over 8,000 New Airplanes in the Next 2 Decades

With a population of over 1.4 billion, China is a bustling nation with a massive airline industry. As a result, Chinese airlines are searching for new planes and jets with which to upgrade their existing fleets. While it’s unknown exactly … Read More

SpaceX’s Tesla Roadster Completes Trip Around the Sun

It’s been over a year since SpaceX launched its Tesla Roadster vehicle into space. On Feb. 6, 2018, the aerospace manufacturing company launched the Tesla Roadster, complete with a dummy astronaut, aboard a Falcon Heavy falcon from the Kennedy Space … Read More

Virgin Atlantic Conducts First Official A350 Flight

One of the nation’s biggest airlines has conducted its first official flight with Airbus’s massive A350 jet. On Tuesday, Virgin Atlantic debuted the A350 in a transatlantic flight from London to New York. Dubbed the Red Velvet, this is just … Read More

FAA Warns Hobbyists Not to Weaponize Their Drones

There’s no denying the fact that drones have become increasingly popular among hobbyists in recent years. Also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), they are designed to fly at low altitudes via a radio frequency remote control. To put the … Read More

Why Can’t Airplanes Fly in Space?

The typical cruising altitude for commercial airplanes is about 31,000 to 35,000 feet.  Whether it’s a small Cessna or jumbo-sized A320, nearly all commercial airplanes stay within this range except when taking off or landing. As a result, you might … Read More

FAA Issues Warning Ahead of Hurricane Dorian

With Hurricane Dorian preparing to make landfall in the Southeast, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is warning the public to prepare for this potentially devastating Category 5 storm. In any given day, over 80,000 flights occur in the United States. … Read More