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…
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…
The war in Ukraine has already left a significant mark on the world economy. And with the uncertainty of its duration, we must be prepared for even more substantial damage. The airline industry undoubtedly feels the effects of this event throughout the region and beyond. How does the war in…
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…
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…
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…
Would you believe us if we told you that the shortest flight lasts only 90 seconds? It sounds unbelievable, but it’s true. The long-established air route connects the two Orkney Islands in Scotland (Westray and Pope Westray) and is the shortest flight in the world. With good winds, the flight…
With Bombardier’s Global 7500, private aviation company VistaJet gives its passengers the ability to fly to 187 countries farther than most jets allow, at a 7,700-nautical-mile range. This makes it one of the fastest long-haul aircraft in the world. “The Ferrari of the skies” flies at a higher altitude than…
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…
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…