The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is planning to return to the moon. Earlier this month, the White House ordered NASA to send astronauts back to the moon. While details such as timeline and logistics remain unknown, it’s safe … Read More
A battery-powered electric plane has successfully completed its first test flight over Australia. Designed by aerospace manufacturer Pipistrel, the Alpha Electro is a light fixed-wing plane that’s powered entirely by an on-board battery bank. According to the company’s Wikipedia page, … Read More
There’s strong demand for Airbus’ jets, with the company reporting a surge of orders at the end of year totaling nearly $60 billion. As explained by Telegraph, the European aerospace giant confirmed 100 new orders. Among these deals includes an … Read More
As it approaches its 60th birthday, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has unveiled a new list of goals for 2018, one of which is to touch the sun. NASA says it will launch a Parker Solar Probe in … Read More
Boeing and JetBlue Airways have announced plans to invest in a startup that specializes in electric airplanes. The startup, Zunum Aero, is looking to build small-to-mid-sized jets with an estimated range of 700 to 1,000 miles by 2030. Rather than … Read More
If you’re a drone hobbyist, you should take note of new changes coming to drone registration requirements. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), more than 770,000 drones have been registered in the United States. In 2015, the FAA implemented … Read More
The world-renown Boeing 747 is expected to make its final flight on a trip from Seoul, South Korea to Detroit, Michigan on December 19. Delta had initially planned to fly its remaining 747 jets on Sunday. However, the company decided … Read More
Delta Air Lines says it will purchase up to 200 Airbus A321neo jets as part of a massive $25 billion deal. As explained by CNN, Delta will receive the first shipment of 100 jets in 2020. However, the deal also … Read More
Bird strikes consistently rank as one of the biggest threats to pilots, crewmembers and passengers. Also known as a bird aircraft strike hazard (BASH), it’s characterized by a midair collision between a bird or a bat and an aircraft. According … Read More
