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Why Do Airplane Seats Never Line Up With The Windows
From structural integrity to standardised layouts, several factors contribute to this quirky detail. Let's uncover why your seat and the window rarely match up.
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Why Do Aircraft Wings Bend And Flex Mid-Flight? 5 Interesting Reasons
Here's a detailed look at why airplane wings bend mid-flight and why passengers should actually feel reassured.
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Emirates Bans Use Of Power Banks On All Flights From October 1. Here's Why
A power bank is a portable, rechargeable device primarily designed to provide power to other electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops and cameras.
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Boeing Plans New Airplane to Succeed 737 Max: Report
Boeing Co. has started working on a next-generation single-aisle aircraft that could eventually replace the 737 Max, the Wall Street Journal reported.
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Why Do Airplane Windows Have Tiny Holes? 5 Key Reasons
Let's take a closer look at the fascinating story behind these tiny holes and explore their importance in aviation.
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This "Unique" Airplane-Themed Restaurant In Bengaluru Has Social Media Abuzz
An X post about a new restaurant in Bengaluru has grabbed many eyeballs online. The food joint is designed like a plane and issues 'boarding passes' for table reservations.
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Bird-Inspired Wing Design Could Boost Performance of Aeroplanes, Claims Study
Researchers are exploring the potential of bird-inspired wing flaps to improve airplane performance. These featherlike flaps, designed to mimic the covert feathers on bird wings, could significantly enhance lift, reducing drag and improving stability. Tests show that the new design could boost lift by up to 45% and decrease drag by 31%. The flaps a...
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Passenger Attempts To Troll Ryanair With Artwork, Airline Responds With Sharp Wit
Ryanair's response, posted a day ago, has become a viral sensation, garnering numerous likes and comments.
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Boeing Wants to Build Its Next Airplane in the 'Metaverse'
In Boeing's factory of the future, immersive 3-D engineering designs will be twinned with robots that speak to each other, while mechanics around the world will be linked by $3,500 (roughly Rs. 2.66 lakh) HoloLens headsets made by Microsoft.
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This Car Transforms Into An Airplane In 3 Minutes
This flying car will be useful for leisure and self-driving journeys, and even as a commercial taxi service.
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Why Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen Is Building The World's Largest Airplane
Wider than a football field and bigger than the infamous Spruce Goose, Stratolaunch is designed to carry rockets and "air launch" them into orbit.
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NASA To Build Electric-Powered Airplane 'Maxwell'
In a move to achieve more efficient, quieter and environmentally friendly aircraft compared to a conventional one, the US space agency has unveiled plans for an electric-powered airplane designated as X-57.
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US Federal Aviation Administration review says Boeing 787 Dreamliner is safe
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which was grounded for more than three months last year after batteries overheated, is soundly designed and safe to fly, a joint review by the planemaker and the Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday.
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Yoga for jets: Why plane makers prefer bent wingtips
There are, so the industry saying goes, only three secrets in the commercial airplane business: the selling price, the production cost and the shape of the wing. Boeing and Airbus are testing that proverb to the limits as they squeeze improvements out of the wings of their most popular jets to make them more aerodynamic -- hunting down extra pennie...
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Air France crash: Safety in the skies
Airplanes today are designed to withstand rough weather conditions and have multiple backups for all kinds of technical failures.
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Why Do Airplane Seats Never Line Up With The Windows
From structural integrity to standardised layouts, several factors contribute to this quirky detail. Let's uncover why your seat and the window rarely match up.
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Why Do Aircraft Wings Bend And Flex Mid-Flight? 5 Interesting Reasons
Here's a detailed look at why airplane wings bend mid-flight and why passengers should actually feel reassured.
-
Emirates Bans Use Of Power Banks On All Flights From October 1. Here's Why
A power bank is a portable, rechargeable device primarily designed to provide power to other electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops and cameras.
-
Boeing Plans New Airplane to Succeed 737 Max: Report
Boeing Co. has started working on a next-generation single-aisle aircraft that could eventually replace the 737 Max, the Wall Street Journal reported.
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Why Do Airplane Windows Have Tiny Holes? 5 Key Reasons
Let's take a closer look at the fascinating story behind these tiny holes and explore their importance in aviation.
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This "Unique" Airplane-Themed Restaurant In Bengaluru Has Social Media Abuzz
An X post about a new restaurant in Bengaluru has grabbed many eyeballs online. The food joint is designed like a plane and issues 'boarding passes' for table reservations.
-
Bird-Inspired Wing Design Could Boost Performance of Aeroplanes, Claims Study
Researchers are exploring the potential of bird-inspired wing flaps to improve airplane performance. These featherlike flaps, designed to mimic the covert feathers on bird wings, could significantly enhance lift, reducing drag and improving stability. Tests show that the new design could boost lift by up to 45% and decrease drag by 31%. The flaps a...
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Passenger Attempts To Troll Ryanair With Artwork, Airline Responds With Sharp Wit
Ryanair's response, posted a day ago, has become a viral sensation, garnering numerous likes and comments.
-
Boeing Wants to Build Its Next Airplane in the 'Metaverse'
In Boeing's factory of the future, immersive 3-D engineering designs will be twinned with robots that speak to each other, while mechanics around the world will be linked by $3,500 (roughly Rs. 2.66 lakh) HoloLens headsets made by Microsoft.
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This Car Transforms Into An Airplane In 3 Minutes
This flying car will be useful for leisure and self-driving journeys, and even as a commercial taxi service.
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Why Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen Is Building The World's Largest Airplane
Wider than a football field and bigger than the infamous Spruce Goose, Stratolaunch is designed to carry rockets and "air launch" them into orbit.
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NASA To Build Electric-Powered Airplane 'Maxwell'
In a move to achieve more efficient, quieter and environmentally friendly aircraft compared to a conventional one, the US space agency has unveiled plans for an electric-powered airplane designated as X-57.
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US Federal Aviation Administration review says Boeing 787 Dreamliner is safe
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which was grounded for more than three months last year after batteries overheated, is soundly designed and safe to fly, a joint review by the planemaker and the Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday.
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Yoga for jets: Why plane makers prefer bent wingtips
There are, so the industry saying goes, only three secrets in the commercial airplane business: the selling price, the production cost and the shape of the wing. Boeing and Airbus are testing that proverb to the limits as they squeeze improvements out of the wings of their most popular jets to make them more aerodynamic -- hunting down extra pennie...
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Air France crash: Safety in the skies
Airplanes today are designed to withstand rough weather conditions and have multiple backups for all kinds of technical failures.
