Back in the day, I thought planes landed in a straight line or even with their nose pointing down. I mean, that’s how they show
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Why Do Some Planes Have Multiple Tail Fins
You don’t often see multiple tail fins on today’s commercial planes like the Airbus A320 or Boeing 737. They usually have just one vertical stabilizer.
How Far Can a Plane Go with One Engine Down
Back in the day, flying over oceans felt safer on planes like the Boeing 747, Airbus A340, and MD-11 because they had more than two
The Different Boeing 737 Generations
Boeing started making the 737 back in the ’60s, and guess what? They’re still making this well-liked single-aisle plane today. Over the years, the 737
What Are Those White Trails in the Sky Left by Planes?
When I was a little boy, my guardian would point to the sky, showing me those white trails, and say, “Look, it’s a jet!” I
The Story Behind the Name of the Airbus A380
Airbus has a pattern for naming planes, starting with “A3” and then two numbers. It began with the A300, A310, A320, A330, and A340. But
Difference Between Narrowbody and Widebody Aircraft
In my previous post, I talked about “narrowbody” and “widebody” aircraft, using examples like the A320 as a narrowbody and the Boeing 777 as a
The Unseen Threat of Bird Strikes on Planes
You might have seen the movie “Sully,” where a brave US Airways pilot managed to land his damaged Airbus A320 in the Hudson River after
What You Need to Know about Autopilot in an Aircraft
Aircraft technology has truly evolved over the years. Think back to the 1940s airliners like the Douglas DC-3 and Lockheed Constellation, and compare them to
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Turboprops Versus Jets
Ever wondered why some airlines only use turboprops, while others stick to jets, and some even have a mix of both? With new smaller jets