Flushing the toilet while seated on an airplane should not cause any harm or discomfort. The vacuum…
Short answer: Water, yes. Waste, no. Let’s talk about Airbus A320, an aircraft with which I’m little…
The main motivation for using wingtip devices is the reduction of the wingtip vortices created by the…
The Federal Aviation Administration released final instructions to airlines to begin conducting inspections of their 737 Max…
In the pursuit of enhancing safety during emergencies, the notion of equipping airplanes with giant parachutes may…
Years ago, I asked that exact question to someone at Goodyear Aircraft Tires. I was sure no…
The engines aren’t flat, their housing ( cowling ) is. But why are those flat? When the…
Have you ever noticed a distinct decrease in the noise level caused by airflow in the cockpit…
Small jets can fly as high as big jets. They’re ‘pressurized’ inside so pilots and passengers have…
A close-up of the cross section of the A350’s wing showing the 35 layers of Carbon Fibre…