An airplane graveyard is an area in which formerly active aircraft are decommissioned and scrapped. The most famous example, in Arizona, has provided countless parts for in-service aircraft. […]
Hydrogen Airports
If you ask most industry professionals, they will tell you that hydrogen power will likely be one of the leading sources of aircraft propulsion in the future. However, […]
Should Short Domestic Flights Be Cancelled?
Recently, France decided to cancel all domestic flights, making travelers take the train or bus to their destinations. The government’s idea was to both tackle climate change and […]
The Importance of Escape Routes in Aircraft Design
What saves most people’s lives in an aircraft accident? The exit doors. When smoke from the crash seeps into the cabin and fires burn from the fuel tanks, […]
Private Flight Sharing
Flight sharing, also known as shared aviation, is an innovative approach that not only offers convenience but also promotes sustainable practices within the aviation industry. The basic premise […]
[Pinned] Why Sustainable Aviation Education Is Important
As with a lot of issues, sustainable aviation is something that not many people really know about. Just like how climate change itself was, at first, obscure in […]
KLM and TU Delft’s Flying-V
The Flying Wing is one of the many designs that enable widespread sustainability in aviation. There have been many designs and variants of the aircraft, including the Northrop […]
Trussed Wings
The trussed wing is a relatively new concept. The basic premise of the design is long, slim wings with braces to prevent bending. While the high aspect ratio […]
CFM-Rise
The CFM-Rise engine represents a remarkable shift in aviation philosophy. Developed jointly by CFM International and GE, this engine takes high-bypass to a whole new level. The engine’s […]
Drawbacks to Electrical Flight
Electric flight presents a promising avenue for reducing emissions in the aviation industry, but it faces significant drawbacks. Current battery technologies have limited energy density, resulting in restricted […]