Exploring the 4 Forces of Flight
Airplanes have revolutionized the way in which we travel. At any given time, statistics show there are roughly 5,000 commercial airplanes in the air. While some of these flights are short, connecting two or…
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Airbus A350 Capable of Performing World’s Longest Flight
Airbus has confirmed that its A350 jet is capable of performing the world’s longest flight. Qantas Airways Limited, Australia’s flag airline, is looking to invest in a new jet that connects Melbourne and Sydney…
New Surveys Shows Record High Satisfaction for Airline Travel
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Why It’s So Easy to Fall Asleep on an Airplane
Do you tend to fall asleep when flying? Whether it’s a domestic or international flight, most passengers will agree that it’s easy to fall asleep on airplanes — and this fatigue can stay with…
Will Boeing’s Upcoming 797 Require Just a Single Pilot?
Commercial airplanes are typically operated by two pilots in the cockpit. There’s the captain, who sits in the left seat while performing all major controls, and there’s the first officer, who sits in the…
Do Private Jets Fly Higher Than Commercial Jets?
Both commercial jets and private jets are characterized by the use of one or more jet engines. This is in stark contrast to propeller-powered airplanes, which feature one or more propellers to create propulsion.…
NASA’s Artemis Mission Aims for Manned Moon Landing By 2024
On Dec. 11, 1972, the Apollo capsule landed on the Moon, allowing astronauts to experience firsthand the Moon’s low gravity. Since then, however, neither NASA nor any other government or private organization has performed…
Airbus Launches Satellite Imaging Startup UP42
The aerospace manufacturing company Airbus has launched a new startup to provide satellite imaging services. Known as the UP42, it’s designed to help government entities, as well as private organizations, collect and use satellite…