Boeing has successfully completed the maiden flight of its new 777X jet. On Jan. 25, 2020, the American aerospace manufacturing company made its third attempt at completing the 777X jet’s maiden flight. The two previous attempts had been unsuccessful. While … Read More
Ever wonder why airplanes have a vertical tail? Wings, of course, are horizontal to create lift, so conventional wisdom may lead you to believe that a horizontal tail is more effective than a vertical tail. While airplanes often have horizontal … Read More
Boarding an airplane isn’t always a fast process. Depending on the type of airplane, as well as the passenger capacity to which it’s filled, it may take up to a half-hour — sometimes even longer. With that said, however, researchers … Read More
Heavy snowfall poses a major safety hazard to motorists. As it melts and refreezes, it can create slick roads that prevent cars and trucks from creating traction. While there aren’t any roads in the skies, airplanes are still susceptible to … Read More
Airbus’s massive BelugaXL cargo jet has entered service. Just a few months ago, the BelugaXL received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification. Now that Airbus has the green light from aviation regulators, it’s using the first of its BelugaXLs to … Read More
Along with the wings, tail, landing gear and cockpit, the fuselage is one of the main components of a typical airplane. Based on its name, many people assume it’s responsible for holding or storing fuel. The term “fuselage,” however, comes … Read More
To say Airbus had a strong year in 2019 would be an understatement. With 863 deliveries, the European aerospace manufacturing company sold more airplanes than other company in the world. Whether or not this trend continues remains to be seen, … Read More
There’s no denying the fact that drones have become increasingly popular in recent years. According to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), over 1.5 million drones have been registered. As this number continues to increase, it poses new safety concerns … Read More
NASA Astronaut Christina Koch from Livingston, Montana has set a new world record for the longest spaceflight by a woman. On Saturday, the electrical engineer broke the 288-day mark. What’s even more impressive is that Koch still has roughly two … Read More
