Airbus Projects 90 More Unit Sales in 2019 Compared to Last Year
Amidst recent news of the A30’s cancellation, Airbus still going strong in…
SpaceX and Boeing to Send Astronauts to ISS
Both SpaceX and Boeing are planning to send astronauts to the International…
What Are Trim Tabs on Airplanes?
Trim tabs have been used in airplanes for decades. Typically found on…
Boeing Reveals 777x Launch Date
It’s been a long time in the making, but Boeing is preparing…
Why Do Airplanes Have Swept Wings?
Swept Wings Are Longer Than Straight Wings Using swept wings increases the…
Airbus Now Using Drones to Deliver Packages to Ships
While most known for its jets, some of which include the A220,…
Jet Engine Design: Afterburning
A very important parameter when designing jet engines is specific power –…
The Scramjet
Scramjet released from B-52 carrier wing (1) The American Air Force has…
Thrust Reversal
In a typical turbofan jet engine the oncoming airflow is compressed throughout…
Turbine Cooling
The efficiency of the gas turbine cycle increases as the turbine entry…


