As air travel demand continues to grow, it is important to share some fascinating facts about it. Some may think that flying is similar to
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Are Chevrons on Boeing Engines Going Obsolete?
You may have noticed the saw-tooth design on the exhaust nozzles of Boeing’s 737, 787, and 747-8 engines. In contrast, this design is absent from
What is TCAS or Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System?
Mid-air collisions are really scary. Usually, chances of survival are slim during these incidents, especially if the collision happened during cruise. Aside from the recent
The 500-seater Short-Range Jumbo Jet Called the Boeing 747SR
It might seem that densely-configured widebody planes, like the Airbus A330 operated by Cebu Pacific, are a recent development. Historically, single-class seating configurations were typically
How Wing Shape Affects Aircraft Speed
The Cessna 172, like the A-10 Warthog, has a straight-wing design. The Airbus A350, like the Tupolev Tu-95 Bear bomber, has a swept-wing design. The
There is Still No Direct Replacement for the Boeing 757
There are ongoing talks and debates among avgeeks about whether the Airbus A321XLR is the perfect replacement for the Boeing 757. While some believe the
Differences Between PW1100G and CFM LEAP Turbofan Engines
When discussing new generation narrowbody commercial aircraft like the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX families, the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G and CFM LEAP engines
All About the Concorde’s Droop Nose
The Aerospatiale Concorde was such a beautiful bird. Even today, I still dream of seeing a Concorde in person, even though they are all now
What are Trim Tabs and How do they Work?
Every part of an aircraft is designed with a specific and important function, no matter how big or small. As the saying goes, “the devil
How Scramjet Propulsion Powers Aircraft Beyond Mach 5
Sometimes, I still find myself on a Top Gun Maverick high after watching it on Netflix. Weekends are usually dedicated to movies or music, and