In the world of military aviation, tail codes tell a deep story about the aircraft they are painted on with just a few symbols. The US Air Force, for example, has a large two-letter code that identifies the base an airplane is assigned to, while a smaller two or three-letter marking shows the command it […]
The Boeing 747 and Airbus A380 are both large, heavy, four-engine aircraft that operate into the same airports and land on the same runways. However, in a crosswind, the techniques their captains use to get them on the ground safely are not the same. The 747 captain has three crosswind landing methods available and the […]
SWISS is preparing to withdraw the CS100 turned A220-100 from commercial service. Only four of the airline’s original nine Airbus A220-100s remain operational, but all are expected to leave service by the end of 2027.
To meet growing passenger capacity, several airport-related projects are being undertaken in cities all around the world, ranging from extending existing infrastructure to replacing aging facilities and, in some cases, even building brand-new airports. Two projects that quickly become interesting when considering the numbers are the upgrades underway at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and […]
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is set to get some relief from a summer of unusually severe disruption after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved a new procedure allowing staggered parallel landings. The change, due to take effect on August 12, partially unwinds restrictions imposed at the end of March that sharply reduced the number […]
The story of the Boeing 747 and its inception has been told countless times, and among the most persistent myths in commercial aviation history is the belief that the 747’s distinctive raised upper deck was an accidental byproduct of a last-minute styling choice or an aerodynamic miscalculation. Casual observers have assumed that engineers added the […]
Winglets have become ubiquitous on the modern airliners found at the busiest airports around the world in 2026. These small upward curved wing tip additions are more than just sporty-looking flares for modern jetliners. They are very valuable aerodynamic features as they significantly improve the efficiency of the wing design to improve fuel burn and […]
An Emirates Airbus A380 carrying 373 passengers was diverted to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport after severe weather prevented its scheduled arrival at Shanghai Pudong. This left the travelers stranded inside the aircraft for more than 10 hours without functioning air conditioning.
If you are planning on booking a flight , and you don’t want to break the bank, then chances are you’re looking at an economy ticket. Economy class booking may be the least expensive option, but it doesn’t have to be the most cramped. There are a few airlines out there that stand out from […]
The Airbus A380 looked to raise the bar when it came to widebody airliners. Two entire decks, room for over 850 passengers onboard if airlines so desired, the quietest cabin of any long-haul aircraft, and so on. Based on Airbus’ bet, the superjumbo would take the industry into a new era of hub-to-hub-based travel, easing […]