In a recent turn of events, Boeing has come under the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) microscope once again. This April, Boeing disclosed to the FAA
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Why the Airbus A340 Flew Out of Popularity
Way back, it was easy for me to identify Airbus planes as they were usually wide-body, twin-engine aircraft, starting with the A300. At that time,
The Aircraft Doors Will Not Open in the Middle of a Flight
Some people mistakenly believe that aircraft doors can be easily opened during a flight. In fact, there have been several attempts by passengers trying to
Will a Plane Pop for Being Over Pressurized?
It’s easy to picture a plane’s cabin as a perfectly sealed environment, a pressurized bubble protecting us from the harsh realities of the thin air
Rear-Mounted Versus Wing-Mounted Engines
There are only two places in an airplane where jet engines are positioned, either in the rear or aft, and at the wings. Both have
Take-off and Landing are the Most Dangerous Parts of a Flight
The most perilous moments during a flight are not found in the cruising phase but rather during take-off and landing, with landing being particularly hazardous.
United Airlines Installs Bigger Overhead Bins on E175 Fleet
Air travel just got a little less stressful for passengers on United Airlines’ regional flights after the airline announced a major upgrade to their Embraer
Boeing CEO and Other Executives to Soon Step Down
Boeing is set for significant leadership changes by the end of this year, with CEO Dave Calhoun announcing his departure alongside board chair Larry Kellner
McDonnell Douglas DC-10 VS Lockheed L-1011 Tristar
During my childhood years as an early aviation enthusiast in the 1980s, two exceptional planes caught my interest: the world’s most popular widebody trijets at
What Happens When Reverse Thrust is Deployed Mid-flight?
Whenever I travel by plane, several questions linger in my mind. What if, what if, what if? One question, in particular, concerns reverse thrust: what