JetBlue aircraft collides with moving vehicle
JetBlue plane was damaged on Monday after it collided with a pushback tractor after it left the gate at San…
What is the working method behind CAT III landing system?
Categories of Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) The ILS is categorized into three different categories: CAT I, CAT II, and CAT…
What happens when an aircraft stalls during takeoff?
When an aircraft stalls during takeoff, it means that the airflow over the wings is no longer sufficient to produce…
When 2 planes are about to collide, how does the TCAS decide which plane should climb, and which should descend?
The Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) uses a specific algorithm to determine which aircraft should climb and which should descend…
Update – Titan A21N at London on Oct 4th 2023, lost 3 windows, stabilizer damage after filming event
On October 4, Titan Airways Airbus A321neo (G-OATW) on a ferry flight to Orlando was forced to return to London…
Total six aircraft of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) have been damaged/destroyed in an ongoing attack by unknown gunmen
Total six aircraft of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) have been damaged/destroyed in an ongoing attack by unknown gunmen inside the…
Should Boeing 737 Max be refitted with three angle of attack (AOA) sensors given the risk uncovered from recent accidents?
The issue of the Boeing 737 Max having only two angle of attack (AOA) sensors, instead of three, has been…
Weighing an Aircraft
Depending on the number of wheels, the weighing might have to be done in pairs of wheels. For example, each…
What is the purpose of an aircraft’s canards?
The purpose of an aircraft’s canards is to provide additional lift and stability to the aircraft. Canards are small wings…
What is a Minimum Equipment List (MEL)?
A minimum equipment list is the regulating authority and manufactures legal requirements for an aircraft to fly under specific conditions….