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Would the A380 have been more fuel efficient if it had used mainly composite materials such as those on the 787?
Yes. And no. A mostly composite Airbus A380 would most certainly be more efficient than the current design. The lower…
Can you stall a plane at any speed?
Red Bull race pilot narrowly escapes death after accelerated stall. The aircraft was at full speed in a tight bank….
How are rivets attached to an aircraft?
There are two general types of rivets used in aircraft structures. There are “blind” rivets, which are similar to “pop”…
Do you have to put your devices in airplane mode on a plane? Or is that just during takeoff and landing?
First off, failure to follow flight crew instructions is a crime and you could could be charged with a felony…
What are the differences between the Boeing 777 and the Airbus A330?
Let’s look at their similarities first : So Firstly, both Aircraft are Wide-Body (2 aisles ranging from 5 – 6…
Safe Air Airlines crashed a Boeing 727 at Malakal Airport
Safe Air Airlines crashed a Boeing 727 at Malakal Airport South Sudan on Sunday 31 March 2024. Malakal is near…
Fiji Airways A350 grounded in Los Angeles after being reportedly hit by an Asiana A380 on the elevator
Fiji Airways A350 grounded in Los Angeles after being reportedly hit by an Asiana A380 on the elevator on the…
Can a plane fly without electricity?
This answer assumes the question is about a aircraft loosing all electrical power due to a outside event like a…
Algerie B738 at Oran on Mar 27th 2024, cracked window
An Air Algerie Boeing 737-800, registration 7T-VJK performing flight AH-1084 from Oran (Algerie) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (France), was…
Can you open a plane door when flying?
Here’s a picture of a B737 with the door open, notice anything? The doors on passenger aircraft normally open forward…