The Importance of Aircraft’s Weight and Balance for Safe Flight Operations

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.…

SE Aeronautics’ tri-wing jumbo jet could reduce fuel consumption by 70%

The aviation industry has always been on the cutting edge of new technologies and attempts to make things better. One of the very important items is fuel consumption. Even the smallest savings result in significant profits. The new SE200 tri-wing jumbo jet prototype could bring up to 70% savings in fuel consumption.  Tri-wing jumbo jet…

What is the lifespan of an airplane’s engine?

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…

COMAC C919 – China first homegrown passenger jet

The Comac C919 is a narrow-body airliner manufactured by the Chinese company Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac). The C919 is intended to compete with other single-aisle planes such as the Airbus A320 and the Boeing 737. The C919 is China’s first major passenger aircraft designed and built-in accordance with international airworthiness requirements. COMAC C919…

How the fuel system of a plane works?

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…