With an average cost of about $5 to $6 per gallon, jet fuel isn’t cheap, especially when you consider that a typical 737 airliner holds about 5,000 gallons. Nonetheless, it’s not uncommon for commercial airlines to intentionally dump fuel when … Read More
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially launched its drone-tracking system. Known as the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC), it’s designed to provide authorization of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in near real time. Rather than going through … Read More
Boeing is one step closer to completing its massive 777X jet. Earlier this month, the aerospace manufacturing giant unveiled the first test model of its massive twin-engine jet in Evernett, Washington. This was the first time that Boeing has revealed … Read More
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has launched a new satellite to track Earth’s ice levels. The aptly named ICESat-2 was launched via a Delta II rocket off the coast of California on September 15, 2018. While NASA has … Read More
Boeing has received certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its KC-46 tanker. Earlier this month, the FAA approved the aerospace manufacturing company’s application for a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC). This means that Boeing can now take the … Read More
Passengers can now fly aboard Airbus’ A350-1000. Earlier this year, Qatar Airways became the first airline to include the new fuel-efficient jet in its fleet of commercial aircraft, thereby signaling a new market presence for Airbus. Of course, Airbus isn’t … Read More
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is hosting a new contest with a $1 million reward. Known as the CO2 Conversion Challenge, it seeks to pioneer new ways to convert carbon dioxide into glucose. Anyone who has an idea … Read More
Virgin Australia has become the latest customer of Boeing’s 737 MAX 10. Last month, the airline said that it was converting 10 orders for the smaller 737 MAX 8 into orders for the larger 737 MAX 10. Of course, Virgin … Read More
While the exact number fluctuates, there are currently roughly 15,000 active airports throughout the United States — a number that doesn’t account for the countless unpaved runways. As more and more people fly, either for business or leisure, the country … Read More
