Safety is one of the most important, if not the most important, issues regarding air traffic. There were five fatal accidents on 32.2 million flights in 2022. That tells us that flying is among the safest activities a person can do. Statistics show that up to 80 percent of all aviation accidents can be attributed to human error.…
The nose, in particular, is one of our body’s most complex and elegant organs. It handles critical life tasks and deserves a lot of credit for keeping us alive and safe. The inside shape of the nose is intended to cause air to swirl, which moistens and balances the temperature. One of the main jobs…
The lifespan of an airplane’s engine may have crossed your mind. After all, these powerful machines are in charge of driving a plane into the air at high speeds, and it’s natural to ask how long they can last before needing to be replaced. What is the lifespan of an airplane’s engine? The answer is…
The fuel system of a plane is a big part of the process that has to be flawless in order to get you safely to your destination. Most people would assume that an airplane’s engine burns fuel like every other vehicle on the road. But if you’ve ever watched a plane take off, you’ll know…
The prices for airline tickets change most of the time. There’s a reason why airline ticket prices are always changing. There is a good reason for this that makes sense. Look at ticket prices from the airline’s point of view to understand them. How airlines price tickets? There are several components to the price of…
There are many ways to measure large aircraft. Some of the factors that are taken into consideration are length, weight, volume or wingspan. Top 5 largest planes ever made Today we are introducing you to 5 largest planes ever made. Airbus A380 The A380 is a large wide-body airliner that was developed and produced by…
Whenever an airplane landing is mentioned, one of the first images that come to mind is the gear being pulled out of the airplane to land it safely. Or, on the other hand, gear that is retracted after the plane has taken off. The aircraft landing gear is what we are writing about today. Aircraft…
A hangar is a building or structure designed to hold aircraft. Hangars are built of metal, wood, or concrete. They are used for protection from the weather, and direct sunlight and for maintenance, repair, manufacture, assembly, and storage of aircraft. Strength and staying power are crucial in keeping planes safe and shielded between flights.…
All airplanes have essential flight control surfaces. Airflow over and beneath particular areas is what causes lift in an airplane. Some of these areas are fixed, while others can be altered. Flight control surfaces are these adjustable areas. Through alterations made in the cockpit, they enable pilots to adjust an airplane’s speed or trajectory. Flight…
When measuring the fleet size there are multiple things that need to be considered. Some factors that are taken into consideration are the number of passengers carried, fleet size, asset value, profit generated, and so on. But the actual fleet size is measured only in the number of planes or aircraft housed by the airline.…