High-Lift Aerofoils: The Engineering Behind Superior Lift Performance
High-lift aerofoils are the unsung heroes of aviation, allowing aircraft to take off and land safely at low speeds without…
ECC and FADEC: MOTOR CONTROL
The evolution of engine control systems has played a crucial role in advancing aircraft performance and reliability. The first Electronic…
American B738 at Colorado Springs and Denver on Mar 13th 2025, engine vibrations, engine fire after landing
An American Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration N885NN performing flight AA-1006 from Colorado Springs,CO to Dallas Ft. Worth,TX (USA) with 172…
PIA A320 at Karachi and Lahore on Mar 12th 2025, dropped main wheel on departure
A PIA Pakistan International Airlines Airbus A320-200, registration AP-BLS performing flight PK-306 from Karachi to Lahore (Pakistan), departed Karachi’s runway…
PT25 Sensor in CFM56-7B, B737-700/800/900
In the world of aviation, engine management is crucial for ensuring safe and efficient flight operations. One critical component of…
Magnetic Chip Detector Probe
A “magnetic chip detector probe” is a small, specialized device used in machinery, particularly in lubrication systems like engine oil filters,…
Southwest Airlines plane aborts landing to avoid colliding with private jet at Chicago Midway Airport (ATC conversation included)
In the most recent air mishap at a US airport, a business aircraft and a commercial airliner barely avoided colliding on a Chicago airport runway. ATC conversation- According to the Federal Aviation Administration, a business jet entered the runway without permission, forcing the South-west Airlines flight to abort a landing at Chicago Midway The South-west aircraft circled and re-approached the landing, a move known as a “go-around.” The National…
Delta Air Lines plane crashes, flips at Toronto airport: 18 injured.
A Delta Air Lines regional jet crashed while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. All 80 people onboard survived. “Delta…
Does the 757 have the same fuselage diameter as the 727?
Almost, but not exactly, and is not the same as the 737. The difference is in the aft lower lobe….
How Stabilizers enhance Stability of an Aircraft?
Stabilizers, typically consisting of horizontal stabilizers (tailplane) and vertical stabilizers (fin), are designed to create aerodynamic forces that counteract unwanted…