How Steam Technology Works
The Steamship Just as steam revolutionized land transportation with the invention of the locomotive, it also became the dominant power source on water -- replacing manual oars and sails. The early development…
AHA Holdings Orders 30 Planes From Boeing
ANA Holdings has placed an order for an additional 30 planes from Boeing. The The Japanese commercial airline company has already ordered 20 planes from Boeing, but earlier this month,…
Boeing Still Contemplating Whether to Launch New Mid-Sized Jet
Boeing is still considering whether to launch a new mid-sized jet. Earlier this month, the aerospace manufacturing giant said it hadn’t made a decision yet. Market analysts were initially predicting…
Why Do Airplanes Leave a White Smoke Trail in Their Wake?
When you look up the sky on a clear and sunny day, you may see white smoke trails left behind by passing airplanes. Most people have seen these white smoke…
History And Progress.
THE earliest steam engines were simply reciprocating engines, and for many purposes such engines are still used even at the present day. Until, however, a suitable method of turning reciprocating…
Will Airbus Stop Producing the A380?
Originally introduced Oct. 25, 2007 with Singapore Airlines, the A380 is Airbus’s latest family of commercial jets. Featuring two decks and four engines, it’s touted as being the world’s largest…
How Autopilot Works In Modern-Day Airplanes
It’s not uncommon for modern-day airplanes — especially larger commercial airplanes — to have an autopilot system. Even if you’re unfamiliar with the mechanics behind autopilot systems, you’re probably well…
Boeing Secures Contract to Develop Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs)
While most known for building commercial airliners like the 737, Boeing is a major player in underwater submersibles. In fact, it was just awarded a contract to develop four new…
Why Do Some Airplanes Have Curved Wingtips?
While nearly all commercial airplanes have two wings, the way in which these wings are designed varies. Some airplanes, for example, have flat wings, whereas others have wingtips that bend…
Ship-board organizational structure
Ship-board organizational structure: The ship’s crews are the personnel who sail on board a ship and are responsible for its operation, primarily when the ship is at sea (with some…
