When you board an aircraft, you might notice a diagonal or straight line just above the door. Have you ever wondered what these are? They’re
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The History of Low-Cost Carriers
AirAsia, Southwest Airlines, easyJet, FlyDubai, Jet Blue, Jet Star, and Ryanair are synonymous with affordable air travel. These low-cost carriers (LCCs) have revolutionized the aviation
Why Aircraft Tires Deflate After High Energy Rejected Take-Off
I am certain that you’ve come across news reports featuring deflated airplane tires following a rejected take-off or an emergency landing soon after take-off. Some
Delta’s Journey Towards Net-Zero Emissions
In 2023, Delta Air Lines embarked on a determined mission to reshape the future of air travel with sustainability at its core. Delta’s roadmap, with
How the Boeing 737 MAX’s Split Winglets Work
The fin-like structures on the wingtips of a plane, known as winglets, are not just for aesthetic purposes; they serve a specific function to make
High Bypass Turbofan Engines are Not Meant for Small Planes
You may have observed that jet engines on commercial aircraft are getting larger. This is due to their use of high bypass turbofan engines. To
The A-10 Thunderbolt II “Warthog” is a Plane Built Around a Gun
“Brrrrt brrrrt” is often the first sound that comes to mind when thinking about the Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt. This distinctive sound emanates from its deadly
The Lone Boeing 747-400M Combi of Philippine Airlines
Ahhh, the queen of the skies. To me, it’s the most beautiful and sexiest passenger aircraft ever built, truly deserving of the title ‘queen.’ I
Five Early Airlines You May Not Know Of
When we think of early airlines, names like DELAG, KLM, Qantas, Pan Am, TWA, Avianca, and BOAC often come to mind. However, there were other,
The A330-800neo is Airbus’ Worst Selling Plane
The Airbus A330-800neo, a variant of the A330neo family, has faced a challenging market since its inception. Despite sharing many features with its more successful