#aircraft design
Crashes, Groundings & Cover-Ups: Aviation's Most Controversial Aircraft
Five infamous aircraft scandals reveal how aviation’s greatest leaps sometimes exposed deadly blind spots.
Why Does The Boeing 777X Have Different Wings Than The Original 777?
The Boeing 777X's folding wingtips are one of the aircraft's most innovative design features.
How Boeing 737 MAX Fuselages Differ From Its Predecessors
There are several subtle differences in the fuselage of Boeing's latest narrowbody aircraft.
Why Did Boeing Build The 747 With An Upper Deck?
The Boeing 747's upper deck is one of the aircraft's most distinguishing features.
Will Airbus Build The A380neo?
Would an Airbus A380neo be too large to be viable in today's commercial market?
Did A Design Flaw Really Kill The Boeing 737 MAX?
The question has seemingly arisen following the aircraft type's troubled history.
Boeing 797: What We Know So Far
We take a look at the latest concerning the new midsized clean-sheet design from Boeing.
Can Plane Doors Really Be Opened During A Flight?
Scientific laws and design choices make it virtually impossible to open plane doors mid-flight.
Radia Windrunner: World's Largest Aircraft – 12x More Cargo Volume Than A 747
Every now and then we get these wild, eyecatching, eyebrowraising aircraft concepts that are most likely not going to ha...
Why Did Boeing Stop Developing Planes With Eyebrows?
Once deemed a useful feature, the eyebrow windows gradually lost their utility.
Examined: The Importance & Challenges Of The Supply Chain In Aerospace Manufacturing
Supply chain networks come with their benefits and challenges.
Aerodynamic Phenomenon: What Is Flutter In Aviation?
Flutter tests during the design and testing phases ensure the structural integrity of the aircraft.
Did You Know Some Airbus A350s Sport Different Winglets?
There are two different winglet designs on the A350. Can you spot the difference?
Aircraft Design & Aerodynamics: Key Principles and Concepts
The aircraft design process entails the estimation of weights, performance, structural loads, aerodynamics, controls, an...
How A US Military Contract Helped Bring About The Boeing 747's Famous Hump
The distinguishable design was ultimately rejected by the Air Force but led to the major success of a revolutionary airl...
Why Aircraft Need Vertical Stabilizers, But Birds Don't
Are big tail fins really necessary if birds can fly without?
How Do Airbus & Boeing Aircraft Differ On A Technical Level?
There are several differences in design and operational philosophies.
What Are Canards In Aviation?
Canards have played a distinctive role in aviation history, offering unique benefits and challenges to aircraft design a...
Why Have Modern Airplanes Not Got Much Faster Since The Start Of The Jet Age?
Commercial aircraft speeds have remained similar to those of 60 years ago, largely due to economic and environmental rea...
Why Do Aircraft Store Fuel In The Wings?
Placing the fuel tanks in the wings takes advantage of valuable space while improving stability and economics.