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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 the commercial aerospace industry. When speaking to the…
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Fire Control Plan on Ship
The Fire Control Plan is a mandatory requirement of SOLAS convention described in Regulation 15 of Chapter II. The fire control plan…
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SpaceX and Boeing to Send Astronauts to ISS
Both SpaceX and Boeing are planning to send astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) within the next few months.…
Basics 2 min read
What Are Trim Tabs on Airplanes?
Trim tabs have been used in airplanes for decades. Typically found on the outer edges of the ailerons, rudders and…
Basics 2 min read
Boeing Reveals 777x Launch Date
It’s been a long time in the making, but Boeing is preparing to officially launch its new 777X jet. Powered…
Ships Fire Prevention and Control 3 min read
How to Detect and Extinguish a Class D Fire (Combustible Metals)
What is a Class D fire? A Class D fire is characterised by the presence of burning metals. Only certain…
Basics 2 min read
Why Do Airplanes Have Swept Wings?
Swept Wings Are Longer Than Straight Wings Using swept wings increases the total length of an airplane’s wings. If one…
Ships Fire Prevention and Control 2 min read
How to Detect and Extinguish a Class C Fire
What is a Class C fire? Class C fires are identified by the presence of a burning gas. The most…
Basics 2 min read
Airbus Now Using Drones to Deliver Packages to Ships
While most known for its jets, some of which include the A220, A300, A310, A318, A319 and A350, Airbus produces…
Basics 8 min read
Jet Engine Design: Afterburning
A very important parameter when designing jet engines is specific power – the amount of power output divided by the…