Aviation Articles

In a recent announcement the FAA confirmed that a new rule has been enacted which specifically prohibits any former FAA Safety Inspector from working for an airline which they had previously been responsible for inspecting. While this does begin to address the issue of close relationships between airlines and FAA inspectors, there is much more that... 

The Eurofighter Typhoon is a twin engine supersonic multi-role combat fighter jet aircraft built by the holding company Eurofighter GmbH. The design and production were overseen by a combination of the following three companies: EADS, Alenia Aeronautica, and BAE Systems, while the overall project was managed by NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management... 

Recent press releases by both Airbus and Boeing reveal that both aircraft manufacturers are still predicting strong long term and short term growth in Asia. At a time when aircraft and airline demand is quite dismal in North America and parts of Europe, strong economic growth in Asia has resulted in demand going through the roof in this area of the... 

The aircraft industry as a whole has consistently led the way in developing high tech solutions to increase overall production and decrease the time needed for production. The latest example can be found by looking at the widespread use of composite materials in aircraft construction. While high strength, low weight composites have been around for... 

After watching these you’ll want to become a jet fighter pilot. Stand by for take off…  Read More →

On August 23 the majority of the new rules proposed in what is being called the “Travelers Bill of Rights” took effect. This is yet another set of rules and regulations aimed at the already heavily regulated airline industry, which leaves one to wonder how many more regulations can possibly be imposed on the airlines. When it comes to safety it... 

After countless delays and numerous cost overruns the Boeing 747-8 has finally received approval from the FAA. The project initially got underway in 2005 with the goal of finishing in 2009 and was bogged down from the beginning as engineers had to put more effort into the already lagging 787 Dreamliner project. In addition to this the design underwent... 

The P-51 is a much loved old classic, see this baby in action.  Read More →

I have no idea what you are supposed to do in this situation other than cut the engine and swim.  Read More →

The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet is a multiple role fighter jet capable of achieving supersonic flight speeds and carrying out a mixed variety of missions. The aircraft features twin engines which give it the necessary power for carrier takeoffs, high performance maneuverability, and carrying a large munitions load. The F/A-18′s high thrust...