If you look at the back of an airplane’s tail, you may notice a small hole in the center of it. While not found in all airplanes, most commercial airplanes have this hole in their tail. However, unless you’re familiar … Read More

Although the aerospace manufacturing giant has encountered troubles with its 737 jets, Boeing is still expected to launch the 777x within the next two years. Earlier this month, Boeing confirmed that it was planning to release the new 777x series … Read More

It’s not uncommon for airplanes to pass under and between two highly pressurized water streams on the runway after landing. With medium- and large-sized commercial airplanes, this is particularly common. If you’re an avid flier, you’ve probably seen water jets … Read More

The world’s largest airplane has officially gone on sale — but it comes at a steep price. Known as the Stratolaunch, it’s reportedly being sold for $400 million. To put that number into comparison, a new Boeing 747-8 jet costs … Read More

The Israeli startup company Eviation has unveiled the world’s first all-electric passenger airplane. Known simply as Alice, it was presented to spectators and reporters at the annual Paris Air Show. While Alice looks like an ordinary propeller-driven airplane, it doesn’t … Read More

Qantas Airways has placed an order for three dozen Airbus A321XLRs. During this year’s Paris Air Show, Airbus unveiled the A321XLR, describing it as a new extra-long-range jet that’s designed with an emphasis on fuel efficiency. While Airbus is still … Read More

SAS Scandinavian Airlines and Airbus have announced plans to investigate whether a fuel-electric hybrid jet would be beneficial for commercial airlines. It’s no secret that most commercial airlines, including SAS Scandinavian Airlines, use traditional fuel-powered jets in their fleets. While … Read More

Airbus has unveiled a new twin-engine jet that’s expected to rival one of the most popular commercial jets on the market: the Boeing 757. On the first day of the Paris Air Show, the European-based aerospace manufacturing company said it … Read More

Airplanes have revolutionized the way in which we travel. At any given time, statistics show there are roughly 5,000 commercial airplanes in the air. While some of these flights are short, connecting two or more cities within the same country, … Read More