NEWSSep 06, 2024Beijing to New York in 2 Hours? China's Hypersonic Plane Could be Flying as Soon as 2035China is planning to build a full-size prototype for a hypersonic jet. See where the project is going and how this new plane might stack up to the Concorde.Read More →
NEWSAug 16, 2024Alaska Airlines Announces Major Investment Into Blended Wing Aircraft with JetZero PartnershipAlaska Airlines has reached an agreement with ZeroJet to build a new fleet of commercial planes with a modern aesthetic. See what other benefits JetBlue has in store for aircrafts in the future.Read More →
NEWSJun 27, 2024NASA Astronauts Stuck on ISS Due To Boeing Starliner Technical FaultsNASA astronauts are stuck in space with no set return date to Earth due to several mechanical issues with its Starliner spacecraft. Read More →
INFORMATIONALJun 13, 2024The Top 5 Fastest Commercial Airliners Ever BuiltMajority of commercial aircraft all fly at similar speed ranges. However, there are few models to fly slightly faster than others. It’s worth noting that, besides the top 2 on this list, the speed difference between most aircraft is small and doesn’t typically affect flying times all that much.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 →
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 →
