Just in time for the holidays, SpaceX has successfully completed a supply delivery mission to the International Space Station (ISS). On Dec. 8, the private aerospace manufacturing company’s Dragon capsule latched onto a robotic coupling arm extending out from the … Read More
While flying is undoubtedly safer than driving, neither it nor any other method of transportation is free of accidents. Statistics show, in fact, that approximately 13,000 airplanes in the United States are struck by birds each year. The good news … Read More
Do you feel cramped when flying on airplanes? You certainly aren’t alone. Over the past few decades, commercial airlines have gradually reduced the amount of legroom in their seats. With less legroom, commercial airlines can fit more passengers on their … Read More
At any given time, there are roughly 10,000 airplanes in the skies. Some of these airplanes are small, whereas others are larger with the ability to accommodate more passengers and crew members. Regardless, the majority of airplanes now consist primarily … Read More
As one of the world’s leading aerospace manufacturing companies, Airbus knows a thing or two about designing fuel-efficient jets. It’s pioneered over a dozen highly efficient commercial jets, some of which include the A220, A300, A310, A318, A319, A320, A321, … Read More
Have you ever experienced a nosebleed either during or shortly after a flight? Well, you aren’t alone. Millions of passengers have developed a nosebleed from flying. It’s an all-too-common condition that’s become synonymous with flying. Unbeknownst to many passengers, though, … Read More
Airbus has just unveiled a new all-electric airplane. Known as the Air Race E, it flew over the skies in Dubai during the country’s annual Airshow. The Air Race E is part of Airbus’s long-term goal to develop an all-electric … Read More
It’s been a turbulent year for Boeing. In March, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded the aerospace manufacturing company’s 737 MAX airliner following two recent crashes. Since then, Boeing has been working around the clock to address the issues … Read More
Whether it’s powered by Apple’s iOS or Google’s Android operating system, nearly all modern smartphones have airplane mode. Also known as flight mode, it’s a staple feature that, when enabled, disables all radio incoming and outgoing radio signals. The general … Read More
