Did Boeing Ever Want To Make A Plane To Compete With The Airbus A380?
For over a generation, the big jumbos ruled the skies. For the past 50 years, Boeing has produced…
What Is A Tail Strike And Why Can They Be Dangerous?
A tail strike is when an aircraft hits its own tail on a runway during takeoff or landing…
Will Boeing End Up Making A 777-10X?
Boeing’s 777X is getting ready to enter commercial service. The next generation of Boeing’s flagship twinjet, the aircraft…
Delta Flights Are Getting Less Turbulence – Here’s Why
Turbulence is one of the mainstays of air travel. Like the ocean storms of the age of sail,…
The Airbus A321 vs A320 – What Plane Is Best?
The A320 was the model aircraft for Airbus that pushed the company to become a household name. With…
The Boeing 747X – The A380 Alternative That Got Scrapped
Back in 2000, after much careful planning, what would become the A380 project was given the green light.…
What Is Turbulence?
If there is one thing we all dread when flying, it’s the invisible force of turbulence. What is…
Which Passenger Aircraft Have The Biggest Wingspan?
Which commercial jet aircraft has the biggest wingspan in the world? And is it always a case that…
The Airbus A320neo Vs Boeing 737 MAX – Which Plane Is Best?
If you travel by air or live by an airport, then most likely, you have seen the Boeing…
The Airbus A350 vs A330neo – What Plane Is Best?
The Airbus A330 has always been an enigmatic aircraft. Neither as popular as the Airbus A320 series, nor…
Why The Boeing 777X Is The Perfect 747 Replacement
As the world holds its breath in collective anticipation of the Boeing 777X’s introduction, we are reminded that…
UPS Airbus A300 Suffers Hydraulic Problems While Landing
A UPS Airbus A300 has had a dramatic landing in Kentucky after a hydraulic failure. The plane blew…
The 5 Engine Jumbo Jet: The Pratt & Whitney Boeing 747 SP
Pratt & Whitney operate a Boeing 747 with five engines. The spare engine configuration allows the company to…
Delta Economy vs United Economy – Which Is Better?
This week, going head-to-head are two of the United States’ legacy carriers. This specific article will be focusing…
Russia’s Answer To The Airbus A380: The Sukhoi KR-860
Seven years before the A380 took flight, Russia was dreaming of a large flying people mover. The KR-860…
What Happened To The Airbus A300?
The Airbus A300 was the first aircraft built by Airbus and marked the aviation landscape changing forever. 561…
Why Qantas Never Ordered The Boeing 777
Twenty years ago, when Boeing was developing its 777 aircraft, extensive talks were held with multiple airlines, including…
Turboprops Vs Jet Engines – What’s The Difference?
When it comes to aircraft engines, there are two choices – a turboprop or a jet. What exactly…
The Evolution Of The Boeing 747
There is no aircraft more iconic than the Boeing 747, and no other aircraft that has evolved as…
Airbus A319neo vs A320neo – What Are The Key Differences?
What are the key differences between the Airbus A320neo and its smaller version, the A319neo? Let’s explore. Why…
Tupolev Tu-204 vs Boeing 757 – How Do The Aircraft Compare?
The Tu-204 has long been likened to a copycat Boeing 757. How does it compare and which is…
Inside FedEx’s 18 Mile Flight To Mexico
FedEx is flying one of the shortest daily jet routes globally, San Diego to Tijuana – a flight…
Which Airlines Have Resumed Flights To South Africa?
A week ago, South Africa celebrated the arrival of its first international flight in six months. Which airlines…
Where Do Crew Sleep During A Flight?
Where do crew sleep onboard a long-haul flight? After all, if the trip is longer than a few…
