Aircraft
It’s significantly cheaper than a ‘legacy’ airline
Some of the aircraft in the boneyard have been sitting since the 1990s
The giant airships will be some of the biggest flying machines in the world
NASA’s Super Guppy is an unbelievably cool and unique aircraft. Perhaps more akin to something from Megamind, NASA’s Super Guppy serves an important purpose. The airplane exists for the purpose of hauling extremely large components to and from testing centers. Back in 2013, NASA’s Guppy managed to swallow two T-38 aircraft whole. Yet in the […]
Air Force One still uses the iconic design of Raymond Loewy
The Zenith Super Duty is the perfect light aircraft for exploration
The pilot battled through fog, wind and rain to land the Boeing 737
Are we actually about to experience supersonic planes again?
Even the need for speed has limitations
This clip from the Discovery Channel shows the Airbus A380 attempting the flutter test – the most dangerous trial in its entire certification program. The footage shows the world’s largest passenger jet diving at near-supersonic speed, shuddering as engineers watch with bated breath. Pilots even strapped into parachutes and helmets, signifying just how extreme this […]
The latest military aircraft can fly well over Mach 2
Concorde flew through most of its career with an excellent safety record
Ever wondered what Mach 10 looks like from the ground? A YouTube video just showed us, and it’s both mesmerizing and slightly terrifying. The simulation isn’t sci-fi – it’s real math brought to life, visualizing a speed most of us will never experience outside a Top Gun: Maverick daydream. At these speeds, cities whip by […]
It’s an impressive sight