After facing several challenges in recent years, including two deadly crashes and the COVID-19 pandemic, Boeing Co is determined to bounce back. Boeing plans to
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How Modern Aircraft Handle Lightning Strikes
For those who have a fear of flying, the idea of an airplane being struck by lightning can be absolutely terrifying. However, the truth is
Those Strange Sounds You Hear When You Ride Airplanes
As a young boy and first-time flyer, I often found myself frightened by the strange sounds I encountered on airplanes, especially when I didn’t know
EVA Air Adds Five Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to Fleet
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air has officially confirmed that it will be adding five Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to its fleet. This news, which comes as no
The Story Behind Why Airplane Windows are Round
Have you ever pondered why airplane windows are round, and not square or rectangular like the ones we see in buildings? This seemingly subtle design
Historic Aircraft: The Ford Trimotor
As someone who’s passionate about aviation, I find myself constantly drawn to reading about classic aircraft. In fact, I often spend more time diving into
Reason Behind Ashtrays in Aircraft Lavatory Amidst Smoking Ban
If you’ve ever flown on an airplane, you might have noticed the presence of ashtrays in the lavatories, despite the fact that smoking has been
JAL Orders 21 Boeing 737 MAX 8 Planes
Boeing and Japan Airlines (JAL) have just sealed a deal for 21 737 MAX 8 jets. JAL plans to integrate these aircraft into its fleet
An Aircraft’s Age is Not Determined by Years in Service
Like many people, I used to believe that an aircraft’s age was simply determined by the number of years it had been in service. Consequently,
What is Wake Turbulence and Why it is Dangerous
You may have observed that when airplanes are queued on a runway for take-off, they maintain a significant distance from each other. They allow the