Torque Wrenches in Aviation
Aircraft are designed to withstand a diverse range of temperatures, speed and degrees of altitude, and it’s because of this…
Understanding Aircraft Maintenance Errors
As noted by studies performed by NASA Ames Human Systems Integration Division (Mr. Alan Hobbs): “Maintenance is essential to aviation…
Aircraft Weight and Balance Control
There are many factors in the safe and efficient operation of aircraft, including proper weight and balance control. The weight…
Qantas announces a $5,000 BONUS for 19,000 employees
Qantas has announced it will be further cutting domestic flights to help combat rising fuel prices while Jetstar chief executive…
Surface paint issue on Qatar Airways
Qatar has 23 Airbus A350 aircraft grounded in a $1 billion London court battle over whether the damage represents a…
Plane catches fire after landing in Miami
A plane caught fire Tuesday after landing at Miami International Airport, authorities said. No serious injuries were reported. The landing…
UL 504 avoids biggest possible mid-air collision with British Airways
The UL pilot and crew who had been vigilant had detected a British Airways flight just 15 miles away from…
Flyadeal Airbus A320Neo aircraft (HZ-FAP) received major damage
Flyadeal Airbus A320Neo aircraft (HZ-FAP) received major damage to it’s Radome due to a catering truck head on impact at…
Tail Strike
Tail strike, which occurs when the tail of an aircraft contacts the runway during takeoff or landing, is an event…
Stresses act on airplane wing skin
This is fairly straightforward. What your question refers to is “wing-loading”….the number of pounds each square foot of wing upper…