In the 1960s, the market for regional jets was a crowded field with multiple manufacturers in the game. You had big names like the McDonnell
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15 Facts You May Not Know About the Emirates A380
Emirates has been flying the Airbus A380 for 15 years now, and it’s safe to say that this superjumbo has become a cornerstone of their
Five Oldest Airlines in the World Still Existing
These airlines have weathered all kinds of storms, from the first and second World Wars to the Covid-19 pandemic, and they’re still going strong. They’ve
Classic Jetliners: The Boeing 757
The Boeing 757 held the title for the longest-range narrow-body aircraft until the Airbus A321LR came along. But unlike the Airbus, this Boeing model can
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
Ignoring Air Safety Rules can Label You as an Unruly Passenger
Not following air safety rules or ignoring flight attendants can get you labeled as an unruly passenger. Trust me, you don’t want that tag. It
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
All About Single Engine Taxiing
You’re on a turboprop plane, and after landing, you notice one of the propellers isn’t spinning as fast as it was. You might think something’s
Landing a Plane in Heavy Crosswinds
You’ve probably seen those videos on social media where planes are landing in strong crosswinds. Looks pretty intense, doesn’t it? But for the people in