Detecting APU Oil Leaks with UV Light
Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) are critical components in modern aircraft, providing electrical power, pneumatic power for air conditioning and pressurization,…
N21129 United Express (CommuteAir) Embraer ERJ-145XR: Roanoke, Virginia – 24 September 2025
On 24 September 2025, United Express Flight 4339 operated by CommuteAir using aircraft N21129, an Embraer ERJ-145XR, experienced a runway…
Why Isn’t SriLankan Airlines Seen in Global “Safest Airlines” Rankings?
When aviation enthusiasts and frequent travelers browse through annual “Safest Airlines” lists published by global rating agencies, they often notice…
Aircraft Turbine Oil Mixing: Technical Guidelines and Safety Considerations
Mixing turbine oils in aircraft engines, such as Mobil Jet Oil II and Eastman Turbo Oils, may seem harmless at…
Why Aircraft Fuel/Oil Heat Exchangers Are Critical for Flight Safety
When you look inside an aircraft wing fuel tank or engine bay, you’ll often find a complex network of pipes,…
Why Do Airlines Start Aircraft Engines in Different Orders? (Engine 2 First vs Engine 1 First Explained)
Starting an aircraft engine might seem like a simple cockpit procedure, but the sequence in which engines are started—whether Engine…
Aircraft Flight Control Systems: Understanding Pulley Assemblie
Aircraft flight control systems rely on precision mechanical linkages to ensure that pilot inputs are transmitted smoothly and reliably to…
Serious Damage to Mexican Air Force CASA C-295M (FAM-3201) After Emergency Landing at Felipe Ángeles Airport
On September 9, 2025, an incident involving the Mexican Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Mexicana, FAM) shook aviation circles: the transport…
Hard Landing at Sint Maarten: WestJet 737-800 (C-GWSR) Collapses Right Main Gear, Damages RH Engine on Runway 10
A WestJet Boeing 737-800 registered C-GWSR operating as flight WS2276 from Toronto to Sint Maarten suffered a hard landing on…
Dash 8 Q400: Why Is This Aircraft Popular Among Airlines?
The De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400 (also designated Dash 8-400), commonly known as the Q400, is one of the…