How often do aircraft tyres burst upon landing? How dangerous is it usually, when it happens?
Like birdstrikes, tires blowing are rare but happen from time to time. Again, like birdstrikes, when it does happen, it…
Is water in an aircraft unfit to drink?
I am a pilot and work for an airline that subcontracts to a major airline and operates regional jets in…
Why is the A380 faster than the B777 even it’s much heavier and the engines produce less thrust than the GE 90 engines?
There is much to consider when answering this question. I’ll attempt to cover some of the key considerations, but not…
Why does Southwest Airlines only fly one model of plane?
It was the strategy of Southwest to keep only a fleet of 737’s for the following reasons: A. Maintenance and…
What will happen if one of the 2 engines fails in an airplane?
If you are cruising at a high altitude, as soon as the engine fails, you will notice a drop in…
How do jet engines provide thrust?
SUCK-SQUEEZE-BANG-BLOW More complex answer: Let’s initially ignore the most common type of jet turbine engine in use today, the turbofan,…
Why many Aircraft don’t have a row 13
Thirteen is regarded as an unlucky number in many cultures. One (probably unverifiable) hypothesis holds that 13 is a reflection…
Why is the Airbus A380 being discontinued? Is it because of the lack of airline demand?
The rapid demise of the Airbus A380 is a complex tale of missed connections, a changing market and, ultimately, a…
Do Most Landing Gear Failures Occur at the Nose Landing Gear?
There are those social media arguments that get you hooked at 3 a.m. and keep you scrolling to hear both…
Why are most runways made of asphalt and not concrete?
The construction material choice for runways is mostly decided either by weather conditions and/or the weight of the aircraft that…