INFORMATIONALMar 10, 2024Boom Supersonic: Bringing Supersonic Transport Back to the FutureBoom will return supersonic air travel to the skies. The Boom Overture is their instrument of choice, a supersonic transport meant to carry 64-80 passengers at 1.7 times the speed of sound. Japan Air Lines, American Airlines, and United Airlines have ordered the aircraft.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 07, 2024The Environmental Impact of Air Travel and Sustainable SolutionsAs the COVID-19 pandemic is nearing its end, air travel is constantly increasing, with an estimated 4.7 billion passengers to travel in 2024, beating the 4.5 billion passengers that traveled in 2019. This also means more fuel burn is caused by commercial jets, leading to environmental pollution. Therefore, a new type of aviation fuel, called sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), was invented to reduce air pollution.Read More →
NEWSAug 28, 2023FAA Commits $121 Million to Fund Airport SafetyThe FAA has announced a new round of funding—$121 million—to improve domestic airport safety. The announcement comes on the heels of a scathing NYT report of domestic airspace safety where the FAA was criticized for how they have handled the recent rise in runway incursions.Read More →
NEWSJul 27, 2023Oshkosh Day 3: Boeing Dreamlifter, NORAD Intercept, and MoreYet another exciting day on the grounds at Oshkosh Day 3, as we caught up with our team. The afternoon show brought several thrilling acts with some stunning demonstrations!Read More →
NEWSDec 14, 2022NASA's SOFIA to Take Final Resting Place at Pima Air and Space MuseumNASA's 747SP is due to take its final resting place at the Pima Air and Space Museum after taking off for the final time.Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 10, 2021Huntsville International Airport: What Went Wrong?Huntsville airport was set to be the next UPS world port due to its central location. It was used a lot during the space race because the Marshall Space Flight Center is located in Huntsville. Now there are only 10 destinations and it serves only hub airports. Read More →
NEWSBoeing Creates Starliner for Nasa With Massive FlawsBoeing is facing backlash yet again. In the midst of working out their issues around the 737 Max 8, Boeing must work out another problem. The Starliner experienced software issues.Read More →