NEWSFeb 12, 2024New Airport Under Construction in Phnom Penh to Enhance Cambodia’s Global ConnectivityPhnom Penh, is pushing forward with a new airport slated to open in 2025. Techo Takhmao International Airport will feature three 13,123-foot (4,000-meter) runways and will be the world's ninth largest airport by size, covering 6,425 acres (2,600 hectares). It will fully replace the existing Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH), which was initially aimed to be expanded. The new airport will create an economic boom for tourism and other industries across Cambodia.Read More →
NEWSFeb 10, 2024Florence Airport Will Add Rooftop Vineyard in New Terminal to Promote Wine TourismFlorence Airport (FLR), formally known as Amerigo Vespucci Airport, is undergoing a terminal modernization project. Rafael Viñoly Architects, the firm responsible for the transformation, recently revealed more details about the renovation. The small tourist-heavy airport will construct a 38-row, 19-acre vineyard on the roof of the new terminal building. The airport has not witnessed a major renovation since 1999. In addition to the vineyard, insulated skylights within each row will provide the terminal building's interior with abundant natural light.Read More →
NEWSJan 26, 2024Virgin Atlantic Flight Grounded After Passenger Spots Four Missing Bolts on WingOn January 15, a Virgin Atlantic flight from Manchester Airport (MAN) to New York City's JFK Airport (JFK) was canceled moments before takeoff after an observant passenger spotted four missing bolts on the Airbus A330's wing.Read More →
NEWSJan 17, 2024Lufthansa Grounds Two Airbus A321 Freighters After Cracks Discovered in FuselagesAfter discovering a crack in their fuselages, Lufthansa Cargo recently grounded two Airbus A321 Freighters (A321Fs). This issue is a first for the aircraft type and has brought concerns related to the A321Fs' passenger-to-cargo conversion design.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJan 11, 2024A380F: Could There Be an Airbus A380 Freighter Variant?As many older-generation passenger aircraft retire and get replaced by newer jets, a popular post-retirement move is converting these planes into freighters. The industry has witnessed this scenario with the Airbus A330, Boeing 767, and the 747, with the latter being specially designed with freighter conversion in mind. However, as the era of quad jets slowly concludes, many wonder if the Airbus A380 will ever see the possibility of freighter conversion.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 29, 2023Why do Airlines Ask Passengers to Use Airplane Mode?So you've buckled in, stowed your tray table, and prepared for takeoff. But before that thrilling climb, you hear "Please switch your electronic devices to airplane mode." But beneath this simple instruction lies a crucial layer of safety for both passengers and crew. Let's unravel the mystery of airplane mode and understand why it's essential on every flight.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 09, 2023An Oversimplified Guide to Aircraft Lightning StrikesLightning strikes aircraft all the time, but is it something to fear? Typically not, as aircraft are well-engineered to withstand strikes.Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 26, 2023Airplane Windows are Round Because This Plane Kept CrashingOval windows are commonplace in modern aviation, but why do engineers prefer them? The history dates back to the failure of the de Havilland Comet, which employed square windows that would prove to be fatal.Read More →
INFORMATIONALAug 06, 2023The Best Universities to Study Aerospace Engineering in 2023Dive into this comprehensive guide by Phil Collins of EssayService to 2023’s top colleges for aerospace engineering. Start your journey to a successful aerospace career today!Read More →
INFORMATIONALAug 04, 2023Why You Should Consider a Career in AerospaceDive into the thrilling world of aerospace! Discover why students should consider this dynamic and impactful career path.Read More →
