How Aircraft Refuel in the Air?
When your car runs out of fuel, the first thought that comes to your mind is to rush to the nearest gas station. But if you’re an F-22 Raptor, who…
Airbus and LanzaJet Collaborate to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Airbus, the leading aircraft manufacturer, and LanzaJet, a sustainable fuels technology company, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to address the aviation sector’s sustainability needs through the production of…
Why most of the Planes are painted in White?
White is the color that most planes are painted with. When looking at a ramp at an airport, the fact is clearly evident. The reason airlines choose this is because…
“One olive off and thinner lime slices” – Subtle techniques airlines implement to save more money
Aviation is an expensive industry, many airlines struggle to come up with more efficient ways to cut their costs without annoying travelers or lowering their quality. The aviation industry always…
United Airlines Plans To Bring Back Supersonic Air Travel By 2029
United Airlines has announced a firm order of 15 “Overture” jets from Denver-based aerospace company Boom Supersonic, with an option for 35 more, contingent upon the new airliner meeting United’s…
Fuel Servicing of Aircraft
Many of us have seen tanker trucks around when the aircraft is on the ground and think about the type of supply they are loading on the plane. Fueling servicing…
Fuel Hedging
The cost for fuel is one of an airline’s biggest cost driver. If fuel prices are getting out of control, the overall cost will be heavily affected, too. However, there…
Predictive Analytics in Airport Operations
Like in many aspects of life, looking ahead brings you further than looking back. Depending on someone’s personality, a person may belong more to the “keeper” kind of persons while…
The anniversary of the dream of world flight
A normal day like today, 14 december, 1986, the Voyager aircraft departed from Edwards Air Force Base in the Southern California using approximately 4.3 km of runway and a huge…