Airbus has just landed an order for 300 jets from Chinese airlines. Last week, the aerospace manufacturing company announced that China had ordered 290 A320 jets as well as 10 other, non-A320 jets. Following news of Airbus’s new deal with … Read More
Being that Mars is nearly 34 million miles away from Earth, exploring the Red Planet is difficult to say the least. NASA has launched rovers to Mars, but each of these missions is an expensive and tedious project that requires … Read More
Even if you’re unfamiliar with aviation mechanics, you’ve probably heard the word “stall” before. From small single-engine rotary airplanes to massive twin- or four-engine commercial jets, stalling is a problem to which all airplanes are susceptible. During flight, an unexpected … Read More
SpaceX has successfully tested a hexagonal heat shield intended for its Starship passenger spacecraft. Over the weekend, CEO Elon Musk announced on Twitter that his company had exposed the Starship the new heat shield to heat similar to that of … Read More
No airplane lasts forever. Even when properly maintained, most airplanes last for an average of 20 to 40 years. Technically, the lifespan of airplanes is measured in the number of pressurization cycles in undergoes. For a typical commercial airplane, however, … Read More
While most known for its jets, some of which include the A220, A300, A310, A318, A319 and A350, Airbus produces a variety of aerospace products, including drones. The Netherlands-based company has been investing heavily in drone technology in recent years. … Read More
If you look at commercial airplanes — as well as many privately owned airplanes — you’ll probably notice that most have swept wings. In other words, their wings don’t extend straight out from the sides. Instead, they angle backwards to … Read More
It’s been a long time in the making, but Boeing is preparing to officially launch its new 777X jet. Powered by brand-new GE9X engines and featuring composite wings, the 777X has received a lot of attention in recent years. The … Read More
Trim tabs have been used in airplanes for decades. Typically found on the outer edges of the ailerons, rudders and elevator, they live up to their namesake by allowing the pilot or pilots to control the airplane’s trim during the … Read More
