Airlines are constantly looking for new ways to cut costs and increase profits. One of the latest strategies involves the use of a smaller seats. By using smaller seats, airlines can squeeze more passengers into their jets, which means more … Read More
Although it’s experienced its fair share of market turbulence, Boeing had a particularly strong first quarter for 2018. According to a report by the aerospace manufacturing company, Boeing generated $23.4 billion in Q1 2018, surpassing analysts’ previous earnings forecasts. The … Read More
Several major aerospace manufacturing companies already include beds in their planes. However, Airbus is planning to add them to lower levels, presumably going as deep as the cargo hold. According to a press release issued by the company, Airbus plans … Read More
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is planning to conduct supersonic flight tests over Galveston, Texas. Known as the Commercial Supersonic Technology (CST) project, the space agency hopes to develop new flight technologies that could one day change the … Read More
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expected to impose new regulations on Boeing’s latest long-range mid-size jet airliner. Reports show that roughly one in four Boeing 787 Dreamliners suffer from engine problems that have yet to be addressed. Earlier … Read More
Statistics show that roughly 1.73 million people board domestic flights within the United States each day. There are certainly advantages to traveling via plane as opposed to car, some of which include a lower risk of injury, faster travel times … Read More
The aerospace manufacturing company Boeing has signed a $12.3 billion deal with American Airlines to build 47 787 Dreamliners. American Airlines says it will purchase 22 787-8s along with 25 of the larger 787-9 variants. Assuming both parties follow through … Read More
One of the most common complaints among residents living around major airports is the noise. Landings and takeoffs produce a significant amount of noise, creating a chaotic environment for nearby residents. However, researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) … Read More
Space debris has become an increasingly common concern among space agencies. Statistics show that there are more than a half-million pieces of space debris flying above the Earth. And what goes up must go down. When space debris falls, it … Read More