Parachutes are uncommon in passenger aircraft. In cases like an engine failure mid-flight, pilots are trained to glide the plane safely to land. Passenger or
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Classic Jetliners: The Lockheed L-1011 Tristar
Trijets have always captured my imagination, tracing back to my childhood when I received a children’s book about airplanes. One of the pages presented a
Understanding How Do Airplanes Fly
A message from a reader recently landed in my inbox, stating, “sir Mond, you’ve been writing a lot of technical stuff on airplanes but there
Modern Jetliners: The Boeing 717
Way back the early 2000s, Cebu Pacific was considering the purchase of a new aircraft to replace their outdated DC-9s. The Boeing 717 was a
When Airplanes Reverse by Themselves, or Powerback
It’s common knowledge that a variety of vehicles, from cars to boats, even trains, can shift into reverse and move in the opposite direction. However,
Classic Jetliners: The Tupolev Tu-144
Pose the question about the earliest and quickest commercial passenger aircraft, and you’ll find many pointing towards the Concorde as the answer. The reality, however,
What is the Purpose of Eyebrow Windows on a 737 and MD-80
Perhaps you’ve observed the small windows perched above the main cockpit windows in vintage aircraft like the classic Boeing 737s, DC-8s, DC-9s, and 707s. Interestingly,
Modern Jetliners: The Ilyushin Il-96
Only 30 of these planes have been built, with only two airlines, Aeroflot and Cubana, using them. The Ilyushin Il-96 is a Russian long-range commercial
Classic Jetliners: The Aerospatiale – BAC Concorde
The era when the Aerospatiale – BAC Concorde first graced the skies was truly a remarkable period in aviation history. This supersonic airliner, the lone
Understanding Aircraft Navigation Systems
Air travel is accentuated not only by the speed and efficiency it offers but also by the precise and advanced navigation systems that guide aircraft