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Safran: 5 Fast Facts About The World’s 2nd Largest Aircraft Equipment Manufacturer
Safran produces just about everything short of fuselages from engines to seats to satellite propulsion systems.
Who Makes The Wheels? A Closer Look At 5 Major Landing Gear Companies
Aircraft parts manufacturers make the landing gear and the leading companies are based in North America and Europe.
33 Hour Delay: American Airlines Boeing 737-800 Night Bird Strike Closes Runway In Minneapolis
The aircraft returned to service, operating the flight it had been scheduled to fly a day prior.
26 Years Ago: How A Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340 Landed Without Fully Extended Landing Gear
In late 1997, a Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340 made a dramatic landing at London Heathrow Airport after suffering landing gear issues.
5 More Fun Facts About Aircraft Landing Gear
What do you know about one of the aircraft's main components?
How A 747 Landed Without Fully Extended Landing Gear In 2014
In 2014, a Virgin Atlantic 747 had to return to London Gatwick with gear issues.
Landing Gear: 5 Things You Might Not Know
Did you know that the first retractable landing gear was developed in 1911?
Why Aircraft Land On Their Rear Wheels First
Airliners always land their main landing gear before the nose gear touches down.
Landing Gear: What Kinds Are There & Which Planes Have The Most Wheels?
An aircraft's number of wheels generally ranges from just three to over twenty.
Why Do Most Aircraft Have Tricycle Landing Gear?
Tricycle landing gear prevents the aircraft from tipping over its nose.
What Happens When An Aircraft's Landing Gear Doesn't Retract?
Air and ground crews must work together to formulate a plan.
NTSB Issues Preliminary Report On Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Landing Gear Failure
The aircraft had touched down well below the hard landing threshold.
How Do Manufacturers Decide Which Type Of Landing Gear To Use When Designing Aircraft?
The type of landing gear is decided during the conceptual design phase.
Explained: Different Landing Gear Types & Their Uses
The number of wheels in the landing gear depends on the amount of weight it must support.
Landing Gear Issue Forces Lufthansa Airbus A340 Into Frankfurt Go Around
The aircraft asked passengers to brace for impact after eventually landing.
Korean Air Airbus A380 Returns To Seoul With Landing Gear Problem
The aircraft was operating flight KE81 from Seoul to New York when it encountered technical problems.
Examining How Boeing’s Landing Gear Overhaul Program Benefits Operators
Boeing offers operators a cost-effective and efficient alternative to purchasing new landing gear.
Why Do Airliners' Nose Wheels Retract Forward?
There are various reasons for employing the forward-retracting nose gear design.