Aerospace advances fairly quickly, and the day you took that flight became history…
In the ever-evolving world of aviation, engineers are constantly devising innovative solutions to optimize aircraft performance and ensure passenger safety. One such solution that has gained significant attention in recent years is the implementation of nacelle strakes. These small yet crucial aerodynamic devices have proved to be instrumental in enhancing [...]
The Boeing 707 and Douglas DC-8 were two of the most iconic commercial jet airliners of the 20th century. Both aircraft were introduced in the late 1950s, marking a significant shift in air travel and setting new standards for speed, comfort and range. At the time, these planes were considered [...]
The DC10 and L1011 are two of the most iconic commercial aircraft that ruled the skies during the 1970s and 1980s. Both planes were manufactured by American aviation giants, Douglas Aircraft Company (DC) and Lockheed Corporation respectively, with a mission to dominate the long-haul travel market. These planes have since [...]
GE Aviation has been a pioneering force in the aviation industry for decades. The company’s relentless pursuit of innovation has resulted in some of the most advanced aircraft engines in the world, including the GE UDF engine. The GE UDF (Unducted Fan) engine is a revolutionary technology that promises to [...]
Boeing’s 747SP, or Special Performance, was a unique variant of the iconic 747 jumbo jet that first took to the skies in July 4, 1975. It was designed specifically for long-range flights and had a shorter fuselage than the standard model. But why did Boeing decide to create this specialized [...]
Composites have revolutionized aerospace technology, creating lighter and more durable materials for aircraft construction. The use of composites has dramatically altered the way in which aircraft are designed, built, and flown over the past few decades. Composites allow designers to create structures with exceptional strength-to-weight ratios that can withstand extreme [...]
The Lockheed L-1011 became one of my favorite jetliners of all time. Reading about the advanced systems it had for its time fascinates me. However, it is my opinion that there are a couple of areas, if took into consideration, could have benefited the program to the effect of more [...]
With so much capital spread through out multiple destinations, how did the airlines know where the aircraft were systemwide? Before the days of computers, GPS, and real time digital data, there had to be a system and in this article we will explore such systems. Until the 1950s, airlines used [...]
In the early days of powered machined flight for mankind, propeller based propulsion systems were the norm. The limitation of the propeller was the speed and altitude it allowed aircraft to fly, its large diameter rotation zone, the complexities of the the combustion engine, and the feathering propeller systems for [...]
When me and my family took a trip in the late 80’s, I couldn’t help but to notice this device embedded into the seatback of the seat in front of me. Was it a game? – Was it IFE(In Flight Entertainment)? No. It was a phone! The number pad made [...]