American aerospace manufacturer Boeing has partnered with Embraer to launch a $4.75 billion joint venture. Under this new partnership, Embraer will implement many of Boeing’s processes, including manufacturing, maintenance and service options, to develop new products. It’s important to note … Read More
When was the last time you flew in an airplane without windows? Commercial airliners today almost always have windows. It’s a common feature that improves passenger comfort and satisfaction while also increasing visibility for pilots and flight attendants. However, some … Read More
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced the first test flight of its low-noise supersonic jet. Defined as traveling faster than the speed of speed — about 768 miles per (mph), supersonic is incredibly fast. A typical commercial … Read More
Boeing is one step closer to making a two-hour flight trip from New York City to London a reality. Currently, a typical commercial airliner takes about seven hours to make this trip. That number could be shaved down to just … Read More
That’s what the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine believe. Statistics show that there are now more than 1 million drones in the United States. While most of these drones are used for recreational/civilian purposes, many are used for … Read More
Boeing has secured a contract to provide FedEx with two dozen jets. According to various media reports, the aerospace manufacturing giant will manufacture and ship 12 medium-sized 767 jets and 12 large-sized 777 jets to the courier. Of course, these … Read More
Some 631 million people fly via commercial airliner teach year in the United States, according to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). While there are dozens of different jets offered by airlines, most use one of two different engine … Read More
Boeing soared past its Airbus competitor in May of this year. It’s no secret these two companies are some of the biggest players in the aerospace manufacturing industry. And while they’ve been neck and neck for a while, Boeing appears … Read More
If you’ve ever flown in a commercial airplane before, you may recall the pilot or flight attendant instructing passengers to turn off their electronic devices during takeoff and landing. Most commercial airlines have policies prohibiting passengers from using smartphones, tablet … Read More
