INFORMATIONALMay 21, 2024The Most Fatal Cause of Aviation AccidentsYou might think that the most dangerous or fatal cause behind aviation accidents would be weather or mechanical-related events. However, this is not the case. Today, we will discuss the concept of spatial disorientation, the most fatal cause of aviation accidents.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMay 20, 2024G5 Geomagnetic Storm May Affect Aviation Communication, NavigationA severe geomagnetic storm may interrupt GPS satellites, power grids, and mobile phone networks this weekend. It is the result of a series of solar flares that began on Wednesday May 8 and is expected to have its maximum effect on May 10-11. This is the first such solar storm to over in nearly 20 years.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMay 20, 2024COMAC: Destined for Failure or Success?With over 1400 orders across its two aircraft, Chinese aircraft manufacturer COMAC looks to compete head-to-head with the likes of industry giants Boeing and Airbus. But with the many challenges the manufacturer faces, will COMAC be able to fly to success, or is the company destined for failure? Read More →
INFORMATIONALMay 17, 2024Is Sustainable Aviation Fuel a Viable Option to Replace Jet Fuel? With recent achievements in the airline industry with flights powered by 100% SAF, the question needs to be raised. Are SAF fuels a viable alternative to fossil fuels in the airline industry? Or do we need to keep searching for other alternatives? Read More →
NEWSMay 11, 2024SAF Powered Test Flight Shows Reduction in Carbon EmissionsVirgin 100 was the first ever flight to cross the Atlantic Ocean on 100% sustainable aviation fuels. After a year of planning between numerous companies, regulatory approval for the unique blend of SAF used, and six months of data analysis after the flight, Virgin Atlantic has released results showing a major reduction in carbon emissions. Read More →
INFORMATIONALMay 10, 2024Pilot Fatigue: Are We Putting Safety At Risk for Efficiency? In the cockpit of an airliner, certain situations force pilots to make split-second decisions that often-times mean the difference between a safe flight and disaster. The ever increasing pressure to push for more flights and higher efficiency in the commercial aviation industry promote pilot fatigue and threaten aviation safety. How can these issues be improved upon so that the skies are safer for all of us? Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 25, 2024The Impact of Automation and Artificial Intelligence on the Future of Aerospace EducationAs with most industries, the aerospace industry is at a crossroads with artificial intelligence and its future role in the important industry.Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 23, 2024Dream Big: 8 Thrilling Aviation Careers That Don't Involve FlyingAre you considering a career in the aviation industry, but you do not think you are quite cut out to be a pilot? Here are some alternative jobs that you can pursue if you want to work in the aviation industry. Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 20, 2024The FAA and ICAO: Organizations that Regulate the SkiesAs aviation has expanded, so has the need for federal and international governance. Organizations like ICAO and FAA were established to control the industry, and keep everyone safe.Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 16, 20243D Printed Aircraft Might Fly Sooner Than You ThinkThe aviation industry constantly searches for new ways to innovate their manufacturing processes. With the rise of 3D printing, how can 3d printing be integrated into aircraft. Can we see fully 3D printed aircraft flying anytime soon?Read More →
