Being in an airplane window seat can be quite engaging, particularly if you’re sitting near or at the rear part of the plane. This spot
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How a Ram Air Turbine or RAT Can Save a Plane
If you’re a fan of Air Crash Investigation, you’ve probably seen episodes where a plane’s engines totally “flame out” or lose power mid-flight. It’s a
The 10 Most Produced Aircraft in the World
I’ve always wondered which planes are the most produced in the world. While I initially thought the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 would top the
The Different Types of Commercial Airliners
When we say “commercial airliners”, the first thing that comes into people’s minds are passenger jets. However, there are different types of commercial airliners and
Reasons Why Planes Land with the Nose Pointing Up
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
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