#Design
How Airbus Aircraft Noses Differ To Boeing's
Why do aircraft made by Boeing feature slightly different noses to those made by Airbus?
How Boeing Fixed The 737 MAX's Problem Without Redesigning The Entire Aircraft
Boeing's MCAS system was designed to counteract the 737 MAX's aerodynamic changes, but a single sensor failure led to di...
Why The Next Generation Of Business Class Seats Will Be Heavier, Not Lighter
Demand for better premium products is forcing airlines to incorporate heavy technologies, while the rest of the industry...
5 Notable Features Of Cargo Aircraft Design
In the world of air cargo, every square centimeter is a battleground for optimization, where weight distribution and rap...
The Airbus A320neo's Unique Design That Made It A Global Workhorse
Beneath its unassuming exterior lies a marvel of modern aeronautics. Let's take a closer look at the A320neo's unparalle...
Why The Airbus A380 Has Such A Unique Nose Shape
The A380's nose is larger and rounder than most other aircraft.
What You Might Not Know About London Gatwick's Air Bridge
This facility serves a unique purpose.
FAA Recommends Boeing 737 MAX Engine Design Changes & Modified Takeoff Procedures
FAA accident investigators have recommended a design change to Boeing 737 MAX engines changes following bird strike safe...
Kenneth Bullock: The Man Who Helped Design The de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter
The story of the man who helped build one of the world's most versatile aircraft.
How Are Aircraft Designed To Mitigate The Effects Of Cargo Hold Fires?
Fire suppression systems feature multiple redundancies.
The World's First All-Composite Business Jet: The Honda MH02
Honda's experimental MH02 business jet helped lay the foundation upon which its later HondaJets were built.
Braniff International: A Trailblazer In Airline Livery Design
The story of how one US airline in the 1960s set a new trend in airline livery design that remains unique to this day.
Woah: Architect Releases Renders For Neom Airport City In Saudi Arabia
Iran-based Kalbod Design Studio has released its concept for Neom Airport City in Saudi Arabia.
Landing Gear: What Kinds Are There & Which Planes Have The Most Wheels?
An aircraft's number of wheels generally ranges from just three to over twenty.
Meet Sky OV: The Supersonic Hydrogen Plane That Promises Faster, Greener Travel
Bladeless turbine engines, hydrogen propulsion, and a focus on luxury could be part of the future of travel.
A Step-by-Step Guide To British Airways' 49-Year Livery Evolution
The British flag carrier has had four fleetwide liveries in almost 50 years of operations.
RECARO Reveals LOT Polish Airlines' New Boeing 787 Cabin
The airline has selected RECARO to supply it with more than 2,000 new seats before 2030.
Passenger Experience: 6 Design Priorities For Airports
Christian Vatter, founder of the innovation agency Rlevance, shares his priorities for better airport design.
Dazzling: 5 Colorful US Airline Liveries From Years Gone By
Liveries can make an aircraft stand out on the ramp, or blend in with the rest.
What Level Of Structural Damage Tolerance Must Modern Airliners Have?
OEMs must ensure that an aircraft's structural integrity exceeds design standards.