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 then, instead of A350, they…
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 widebody. But some people might…
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 a bird strike caused both…
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 today's marvels like the Airbus…
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 like the Airbus A220 and…
Understanding Why Military Cargo Planes Have High Wings
When you glance at military cargo planes such as the C-17 Globemaster and the Airbus A400M, you'll see that they usually have high wings, meaning the wings are attached at…
Historic Aircraft: The Boeing 314 Clipper Flying Boat
In the 1920s and 1930s, land-based airports were scarce. As a result, flying boats, which could land on water, became the quickest air travel method. Pan Am's China Clipper, a…
Why Do Aircraft Cabins Need to Be Pressurized?
At lower altitudes, our lungs effortlessly take in the necessary oxygen. However, ascend to 10,000 ft above sea level and you'll notice it becomes harder to breathe due to the…
Why Fuel Stored in the Wings of an Airplane
If I posed the question, "Where do you believe aircraft fuel is stored?" to a passerby, many might guess "below the cabin" or "in the engines." Although there might be…
The Purpose of Slats on an Airplane’s Wing
Have you ever looked out of an airplane window, wondering about the moving panels on the wings' front? Those moving panels are known as slats, and they're situated at the…