Aerospace News

One of the country’s largest commercial airlines has agreed to purchase over a dozen supersonic airplanes. Earlier this month, United Airlines revealed that it had ordered 15 Boom Overture planes from the startup Boom Supersonic. Boom Overture aren’t your typical … Continue reading →

The latest, as well as largest, variant of Boeing’s 737 MAX family has completed its maiden flight. In June 2021, the 737 MAX 10 took off from Renton, Washington, after which it flew for a few hours over the Evergreen … Continue reading →

Have you ever wondered why commercial airlines board passengers from the front to the back? Conventional wisdom may lead you to believe that it’s more efficient to board in the opposite manner. Boarding passengers from the back to the front, … Continue reading →

The way in which military jets are refueled in the air may soon change. In the past, air-to-air refueling (AAR) has typically been performed with a manned tanker. The tanker will fly to the jet’s position, after which it will … Continue reading →

New Zealand has become the 11th country to partner with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the Artemis Accords. In May 2021,  Dr. Peter Crabtree, the lead director of New Zealand’s Space Agency, signed the Aremis Accords during … Continue reading →

Virgin Galactic isn’t your typical aerospace manufacturing company. While it designs and manufactures space vehicles, Virgin Galactic is focused on tourism rather than commercial services. Nonetheless, the company founded by Sir. Richard Branson is one step closer to making space … Continue reading →

Boeing may soon conduct manned missions to the International Space Stational (ISS). Earlier this month, the private aerospace manufacturing company completed a dry run of its Starliner crew capsule. Of course, it wasn’t a live test. Rather, it was a … Continue reading →

Airliners have revolutionized the way in which we travel. Consisting of commercial jets and other passenger-carrying airplanes, they allow us to traverse long distances in a fraction of the time as driving. There are different types of airliners, however. While … Continue reading →

SpaceX has sent four additional astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS). Earlier this month, the private aerospace manufacturing company launched its reusable Crew Dragon capsule carrying four astronauts from Florida’s coast to the ISS. After about a day of … Continue reading →