The next time you hear an airplane flying overhead, look up at the sky and you’ll probably notice a white trail of smoke in its wake. From small single-engine airplanes to large four-engine airplanes, all jet engine airplanes produce white … Read More
After a long period of being on hiatus, Boeing is preparing to resume production for the 737 MAX. The American aerospace manufacturing company recently revealed that it’s planning to restart its 737 MAX production facilities as early as May. The … Read More
Ever wonder how airplanes communicate to air traffic controllers on the ground when flying over the ocean? Air traffic controllers typically track airplanes using radar technology, which is only effective for up to 200 miles offshore. After flying farther than … Read More
SpaceX is preparing to launch a new load of Starlink satellites into Earth’s orbit. On March 18, the private aerospace manufacturing company is expected to add 60 of its small internet-beaming satellites to its Starlink network. Assuming all goes as … Read More
NASA has partnered with Lockheed Martin to develop a new supersonic jet out of old, retired military airplanes. Known as the Quiet Supersonic Transport (QueSST), it’s designed to fly faster than the speed of sound, which in case you were … Read More
If you’ve flown on a commercial airplane during the nighttime hours, you may recall seeing the cabin lights dim during takeoff and landing. Once the sun goes down, the cabin lights typically turn on to illuminate the plane’s interior. During … Read More
SpaceX has just completed its 20th resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS) involving its signature Dragon capsule. On March 6, the private aerospace company launched the first-generation Dragon capsule from Cape Canaveral, Florida. This marked the 20th, as … Read More
With the company’s 737 MAX still grounded, Boeing is working around the clock to complete the 777X. The latest generation of long-range, wide-body commercial jets developed by Boeing, the 777X is expected to shake up the commercial aviation industry. Because … Read More
With commercial airplanes often carrying 200 to 400 passengers, interior cabins are a haven for infection-causing germs. Whether you’re flying domestically or internationally, you’ll be exposed to many other passengers, some of whom could be sick. The thought of catching … Read More
