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
Airbus is saying “goodbye” to its line of A380 jets. Earlier this month, the European aerospace manufacturing company announced that it was retiring the iconic jumbo-sized airliner due to insufficient sales. With certification for up to 853 passengers, the A380 … Read More
Have you ever wondered how pilots steer airplanes on the runway? When flying, a pilot can control an airplane by adjusting the ailerons. The pilot essentially adjusts the ailerons — flaps found on the edges of the wings — in … Read More
Have you ever walked aboard a commercial airplane, only to discover a distinct smell inside the cabin? Well, you aren’t alone. While there are dozens of different types of commercial airplanes, many of them share a similar smell. It’s a … Read More
That’s what some experts are saying. On any given, there are over 100,000 commercial flights worldwide. Like all combustion-engine vehicles, jets produce emissions as a byproduct of burning fuel, which is believed to have a harmful impact on the environment … Read More
Airbus has unveiled a futuristic new design for jets that, according to the aerospace manufacturing company, could slash fuel costs for commercial airlines by as much as 20%. Known as MAVERIC, Airbus demonstrated the new design at the Singapore Air … Read More
