#aircraft design
Curious Design: What Was The Beechcraft Starship?
A revolutionary design that was, unfortunately, too far ahead of its time
Authorization To Offer: What Is It & When Do Manufacturers Exercise It?
The ATO is signed and released when the manufacturer is ready to market its product.
The Importance Of Supplier Selection & Collaboration For Aircraft Manufacturers
From the smallest rivets to structural assemblies, manufacturers rely on suppliers.
What Are The Key Steps In An Airliner's Concept Development?
The airliner’s concept development includes multiple design iterations using computer software and wind tunnel testing.
Why Don't Passenger Planes Have Sunroofs?
Let's take a look at the reasons why you cannot glance up at the sky while journeying on a commercial aircraft.
Air Inter Flight 148: The Story Of The Airbus A320's Third Hull Loss
The crash uncovered deadly flaws in regulations, cockpit design, and human nature.
Why The Basic Fuselage Model Has Never Changed
Why haven't we seen new shapes for commercial aircraft?
What Are Various Phases Of Design In The Development Of An Airliner?
An aircraft design mainly undergoes conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design phases.
The Development Cycle And Cost Of Modern Commercial Airliners
The development cycle of an airliner includes everything from conceptual design to entry into service with the customer.
On This Day In 1966 The Yakovlev Yak-40 Made Its First Flight
Over 1000 of these regional trijets were made, though less than 40 remain in service today.
Which Aircraft Designs Feature Cruciform Tails?
Some aircraft feature an interesting cross design on their tail.
The MC-21 Wing - Why It's A World's First
