Aerospace News

Boarding an airplane isn’t always a fast process. Depending on the type of airplane, as well as the passenger capacity to which it’s filled, it may take up to a half-hour — sometimes even longer. With that said, however, researchers … Continue reading →

Airbus’s massive BelugaXL cargo jet has entered service. Just a few months ago, the BelugaXL received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification. Now that Airbus has the green light from aviation regulators, it’s using the first of its BelugaXLs to … Continue reading →

To say Airbus had a strong year in 2019 would be an understatement. With 863 deliveries, the European aerospace manufacturing company sold more airplanes than other company in the world. Whether or not this trend continues remains to be seen, … Continue reading →

There’s no denying the fact that drones have become increasingly popular in recent years. According to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), over 1.5 million drones have been registered. As this number continues to increase, it poses new safety concerns … Continue reading →

NASA Astronaut Christina Koch from Livingston, Montana has set a new world record for the longest spaceflight by a woman. On Saturday, the electrical engineer broke the 288-day mark. What’s even more impressive is that Koch still has roughly two … Continue reading →

The way in which commercial pilots control their jets is changing. No longer are pilots required to use traditional mechanical controls. They can now use a touchscreen interface. On Dec. 18, Airbus delivered the first of its touchscreen-equipped A350 XWB … Continue reading →

Boeing’s highly anticipated CST-100 Starliner, or what’s more commonly known simply as Starliner, has safely returned to Earth. On Dec. 22, the American aerospace manufacturing company’s capsule made a graceful landing in a sandy New Mexico desert. Of course, the … Continue reading →

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a bulletin highlighting safety concerns for windows on certain Gulfstream airplanes. According to the bulletin, the FAA has received reports of windows cracking or otherwise failing on Gulfstream’s G-1159A (G-III), G-IV, GIV-X, … Continue reading →

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has unveiled a powerful new rocket that may soon be used to transport astronauts to the moon and International Space Station (ISS).  Earlier this month, NASA showcased its highly anticipated Space Launch System … Continue reading →