Spirit AeroSystems, a major player in aerostructures manufacturing, is facing challenges that will result in the layoff of 400-450 hourly employees in the coming weeks. This decision comes as Spirit adjusts its production of 737…
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Graveyard of Giants: 5 Awesome Planes Resting in the World’s Biggest Boneyard
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, known as “The Boneyard,” in Tucson, Arizona, is famous for having the world’s largest collection of stored military aircraft. Managed by the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG), it holds…
Who Rocks the F-16? Top Air Forces with This Mighty Jet
The F-16 Fighting Falcon, affectionately known as the “Viper,” holds the title of the world’s most widely used fixed-wing military aircraft, with 26 nations employing it in their air forces. This makes it comparable in…
Dream of Private Flying? Here’s What a Cessna Citation Mustang Costs
Approaching nearly two decades since its debut in 2006, the Cessna 510 Citation Mustang remains a popular choice in the very light jet (VLJ) category despite production coming to a halt. With a total of…
Aviation History Revived: Cessna 172 & Ford Thunderbird
In aviation history, one feat stands out as a testament to human endurance and ingenuity. It all began with the Cessna 172, a stalwart aircraft introduced in 1956, boasting a Lycoming engine and an impressive…
Textron’s Aerosonde: Revolutionizing Military Drone Technology
As competition intensifies in the military drone sector, nations are leveraging past and present conflicts to gain strategic advantages. While many countries conduct drone development discreetly, the U.S. military’s approach is more transparent. The U.S.…
Miraculous Landing: Pilot’s Heroic Feat at Newcastle Airport
Piloting an aircraft demands courage and skill, yet passengers often take the cockpit crew for granted. This sentiment was challenged when a pilot executed a flawless emergency landing without landing gear, turning what could have…
Archer Aviation: Leading the Charge in eVTOL Innovation
The electric air taxi industry has reached a pivotal moment, with tangible progress evident in certified aircraft, vertiports, and manufacturing facilities. Leading the charge is Archer Aviation, a prominent eVTOL company in the United States,…
Rocket Lab’s Neutron: Advancing Reusable Space Travel
Ever since SpaceX popularized reusability as a key feature in space travel, many companies in the industry have shifted their focus toward developing hardware capable of multiple flights. Rocket Lab, primarily known as a launch…
More Than Just Wings: A Look at the Essential Tiny Parts of a Plane
Modern airliners are composed of millions of unique parts, many of which go unnoticed by passengers. While items like windows, wings, and tires are easily visible, there are numerous other components essential to the aircraft’s…
Bell’s ALFA: Autonomous Flight Innovation with 429 Helicopter
Testing autonomous flight technologies poses significant challenges. Many aviation companies, whether startups or established entities, opt to develop entirely new aircraft solely for this purpose, incurring substantial costs. While some utilize existing platforms, this often…
Out with the Old, In with the New? Why a B-2 Bomber Won’t Be Repaired
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit stands as a potent symbol of American Air Force strength, but its fleet is facing a reduction. Recent reports reveal that one of the B-2 Spirits will not undergo upgrades…
Tanzanian Dreamliner Takes a Long Nap: Engine Problems Keep Plane Grounded in Malaysia
One of Air Tanzania’s fancy Boeing 787 Dreamliners has been stuck in Malaysia for almost seven months! This plane hasn’t flown any passengers since last August because of problems with its Rolls-Royce engines. Mechanics are…
Believe It or Not: The Original Boeing 737 Was a Mini-Jet!
Boeing’s 737 family of aircraft has enjoyed remarkable success since its inception, with over 11,700 units sold as of March. Despite its healthy order book of approximately 5,000 aircraft across various variants, it’s easy to…
Jet2 Taking You There: Summer Adventures with Their 6 Boeing 757s
Jet2 took off 21 years ago in 2003 and has grown into a major UK airline with leisure flights. They now have 11 bases from which their planes can take off and land, with Liverpool…
Calling All Travelers! Former GlobalX CEO Launches Zoom! Airlines
Ed Wegel, former CEO of Global Crossing Airline’s Group (GlobalX), is embarking on a new venture by planning to launch his own airline called Zoom! The airline aims to operate various routes from Florida, starting…
FAA Puts the Brakes on SpaceX Starship Launch… for Now
SpaceX is gearing up to expand its Starship operations to Florida’s Space Coast, but first, it must navigate through another regulatory process. While the company is currently developing and testing its 400-foot-tall Starship rocket in…
Air Traffic Controller: Your Path to Controlling the Skies!
Air traffic controllers are the guardians of the skies, keeping planes safe and on schedule. This critical job requires a lot of training, but you might be surprised to learn that you don’t always need…
US Air Force Prioritizes Modernization and Troops in 2025 Budget
The US Air Force is facing some tough decisions with its 2025 budget. The Department of Defense is only asking for a small increase in spending, which means the Air Force can’t buy everything it…
Is United Airlines the Mystery Buyer of 51 Airbus A321neos?
Airbus, a giant plane maker in Europe, recently sold more than 50 brand new A321neo airplanes. These are super fuel-efficient jets that airlines love. Normally, Airbus tells everyone who buys their planes, but this time,…
Superhero Wings: How Much Do Boeing 787 Wings Actually Bend?
Have you ever seen a Boeing 787 Dreamliner wing bend while taking off? It’s a pretty cool sight, but how much can it actually flex? The secret behind the bendy wings is the use of…
Lucky Passengers Snap Once-in-a-Lifetime Photos of Aurora Borealis!
This weekend, a powerful solar storm put on a dazzling display of Northern Lights across the night sky. These colorful light shows, also called auroras, are usually seen in high-latitude areas. But this time, the…
More Dreamliner Flights as Air India Boosts Service to Europe This Summer
Air India is seeing a surge in travel between India and Europe! To meet this demand, they’re adding more flights to three popular European cities: Amsterdam, Milan, and Copenhagen. Air India has been steadily adding…
HondaJet Goes Long Haul: Introducing the Feature-Packed 2600 Model
Honda might be known for its cars, but it’s also making a splash in airplanes with its HondaJet family. The latest addition is the HondaJet Echelon, and it’s designed to fly farther than most private…
Going Private Without Breaking the Bank: Most Cost-Effective Jet Options
The Cirrus Vision Jet is the king of affordable private jets, according to experts at Stratos Jets. This article will take a closer look at how much it costs to buy and fly this jet…
