We all agree that the Boeing 747 deserves the title “Queen of the Skies.” Despite its size, it looks graceful in the air, much like
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How a Boeing 747 Can Carry a Space Shuttle is Amazing
The Boeing 747 is an incredibly versatile aircraft, even used to carry the Space Shuttle on its back. I remember seeing memes questioning why there
Ten Mind-blowing Air Travel Facts You Should Know
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
The XF-84H Thunderscreech Insane Sound can cause Seizures
The XF-84H Thunderscreech is widely recognized as the loudest plane in history, ever. But just how loud was it? For those accustomed to the noise
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
Philippine Mars: An Epic Final Flight of a Martin JRM Mars
A Martin JRM Mars named the “Philippine Mars” was recently retired and brought to the Pima Air and Space Museum for static display. In the
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
Commercial Aircraft with Outstanding Safety Records
I have never doubted that air travel is the safest form of travel today. Given the amount of focus on safety, your chances of being