American aerospace giant Boeing predicts China will play a key role in the industry’s future, investing nearly $1.1 trillion in new airplanes over the next 20 years. The investment will include the purchase of some 7,240 plans. In comparison, Boeing … Read More
Nearly 2 million Americans travel via commercial flight every year in the United States, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Of course, there are certain advantages to air travel, such as a lower risk of injury, speed and convenience. … Read More
Ever since they were depicted in Back to the Future II, flying cars have been a thought-provoking concept. Instead of driving on congested highways, they would allow us to travel in the skies; thus, shortening travel times while reducing the … Read More
Boeing has just secured a new contract to produce the eight new CH-47F military helicopters. With a value of nearly a quarter of a million dollars, the contract will help the well-known aerospace giant secure its place as a leading … Read More
When traveling via commercial airliner across long distances, you may experience a temporary medical condition known as jet lag. Also known as desynchronosis, it’s caused by the disturbance of the body’s internal clock (circadian rhythm) from long-distance travel in a … Read More
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new warning about the dangers of electronic devices in checked luggage. According to the FAA, laptops, tablets and other portable electronics pose a greater risk when transported as checked luggage instead of … Read More
While Google, Apple, Honda and several other big-name companies are working to develop driverless cars, there’s already talk about pilotless airplanes. Boeing has predicted a sharp increase in demand for pilots over the next two decades. As more and more … Read More
If you’ve noticed the leg space offered by commercial airlines shrinking, you aren’t alone. According to Flyers Rights, the average width between seats on commercial airlines has shrunk from 18.5 inches in the early 2000s to 17 inches in 2005. … Read More
On August 21, the moon will pass directly between the Earth and Sun, essentially blocking the Sun for a short period. Known as a “total solar eclipse,” it’s expected to block all direct sunlight while subsequently turning daylight into darkness. … Read More
