Are you planning a long-distance flight in the near future? Whether it’s across the country or Atlantic or Pacific Ocean, you should take the necessary measures to prepare for it in advance. Here are a few tips to help you … Read More
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking new steps to regulate the drone market. Also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), drones have become increasingly popular in recent years. There are now more than 1 million drones operating over U.S. … Read More
Whether you’re flying in a massive Airbus A380 or a smaller regional jet (RJ), it probably has a pressurized cabin. With the exception of certain military aircraft, all airplanes have a pressurized cabin. It’s an integral part of designing an … Read More
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given Boeing the green light to use folding wings in its 777-8 and 777-9 long-range, wide-body jets. Like other aerospace manufacturing companies, Boeing typically used fixed wings in its jets. On May 18, … Read More
With an average weight of about 77,000 pounds (35 metric tons), the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner isn’t light, nor is it easy to tow across the runway. However, that didn’t a top Tesla Model X from pulling the long-haul, mid-size widebody … Read More
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched a new automated system to handle airspace requests from drone operators. Also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), drones have become a common concern among aviation officials. According to the FAA, more … Read More
An Airbus A350-900ULR is preparing to enter service. But this isn’t just an ordinary flight route. Reports show that Airbus’ Ultra Long Range airliner will travel the longest distance ever flown by a commercial jet during a nonstop flight. Although … Read More
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has launched a new lander that’s headed straight for the Red Planet. Known as InSight, the lander was launched using a United Launch Alliance Atlas V-class rocket from a U.S. Air Force base … Read More
Boeing has announced plans to buy the aerospace parts supplier KLX for $3.25 billion. As part of this deal, Boeing will also take on an estimated $1 billion of debt. There are some stipulations to the deal, however. KLX’s energy … Read More
