NEWSOct 22, 2024Qantas Engineers To Go on 24 Hour Tools Down ProtestQantas faces significant disruption as 300 engineers initiate a 24-hour strike across Melbourne and Brisbane airports, escalating their ongoing wage dispute with airline management.
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NEWSOct 19, 2024American Airlines 787 Engine Ingests Cargo Container at Chicago AirportOn Thursday, October 17th, a mishap occurred at Chicago's O'Hare International airport involving an American Airlines Boeing 787. While taxiing, a cargo container was ingested into the aircraft's number 2 (right) engine and caused substantial damage to both the engine and airframe. Read more to find out what happened.Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 02, 2024What is Aerospace Engineering?Welcome to the world of aerospace engineering, where creativity and technology merge to take flight. Read to find out what aerospace engineering is, its applications, and what it takes to become an aerospace engineer.Read More →
NEWSSep 06, 2024A350 Engine Fire Prompts Mandatory EASA Airplane InspectionsFollowing the engine fire on a Cathay Pacific aircraft, EASA and Rolls Royce will undergo worldwide inspections. See which aircraft seems to be the most affected and which airlines are taking the issue seriously.Read More →
STORIESJun 01, 2024The Challenges With Pratt & Whitney's PW1100g EnginesPratt & Whitney, a Canidian Engine manufacturer company has resulted in challenges for the Airbus A320 Neo family powered by their GTF (Geared Turbofan engines). Pratt & Whitney has been going through a rough patch in recent years. Many of the manufacturer's recent woes have been attributed to issues involving its PW1100G engines.Read More →
NEWSMay 10, 2024Spirit Airlines Hit With Engine Issues Amid Revenue StrugglesSpirit Airlines, America's largest ultra-low-cost airline, is struggling with various aspects of its operation. The carrier is expecting less revenue in the second quarter of 2024, an issue that stems from a multitude of issues.Read More →
STORIESApr 03, 2024Long Live the Queen: The Ageless Reign of the Boeing 747The 747 has flown for nearly half the entire history of aviation. It will continue to serve for decades to come. Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 28, 2024Could We See an Airbus A380neo?Although production for the Airbus A380 was discontinued in December 2021 due to poor demand, many airlines that grounded their A380 fleets during the pandemic have started flying them again. The A380's return raises questions about the possibility of a more fuel-efficient A380neo version.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 27, 2024How Airbus Uses Animals to Develop More Advanced AircraftBiomimicry is the study of how engineering can be based on biological structures. Although a novice in the study, this new science can provide answers to the future of airline sustainability. Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 26, 2024Why Do Aircraft Have Round Windows?Windows on planes used to be square until damages were reported to result from metal fatigue at changing air pressures. But is this true? Although rumored as a myth, industry changes suggest some truth to this matter.Read More →
