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7 Design Choices That Explain Why The F-22 & F-35 Handle Nothing Alike In A Dogfight
The F-22 excels in raw agility, while the F-35 favors a different approach. Here's why they handle so differently.
Homeland Security Spent Over $460 Million For 10 Luxury Deportation Planes, But They've Barely Flown: Here's Why
The realities of buying and maintaining a fleet of 10 large aircraft.
The Rolls-Royce Engine Fix That Saves Airlines $450,000 Per Aircraft Every Year
Rolls-Royce engines have had their fair share of issues and controversy over recent years. Now, the manufacturer has regained the trust of customers.
The Real Reason Why The World's Largest Commercial Aircraft Only Has Reverse Thrust On 2 Engines
The Airbus A380's two-thrust-reverser configuration is a carefully engineered design that improves efficiency and reliability.
6 Decibels For 0.5% Thrust: The Engine Trade-Off Boeing Made & Airbus Refused
Boeing engine chevrons are an iconic solution to an outdated problem.
8 Killed As Cessna 441 Crashes Near Remote US Air Force Radar Site In Alaska
Fog-shrouded approach to a gravel mountain airstrip challenged a civilian-contracted Cessna on its final descent near Cape Newenham.
The Baby Queen: Why Did Boeing Build The 747SP?
A closer look at what made this aircraft special, and why it failed.
Why Boeing Skipped EASA Approval For The 737 MAX 7 For Now
The aircraft will be operated almost entirely by Southwest Airlines.
How A Hardware Store Leaf Blower Helped Boeing Unblock The 777X's $15 Billion Certification Jam
Boeing’s engineers used a simple leaf blower to identify the root cause of the 777X’s 2024 thrust-link setback.
Ground Clutter & The Doppler Notch: How A Helicopter Hides From Fighter Radar
Fighter jets are designed to dominate the skies, but under the right circumstances, helicopters can turn the tables.
Explained: The Microscopic Problem Grounding Boeing 787s
In this video, we take a look at why microscopic manufacturing defects temporarily grounded Boeing 787 deliveries, why airlines continued flying existing Dreamliners safely, how carbon-fiber composites changed aircraft engine ering forever, and why this story is shaping the future of every next-generation airliner.
How Rolls-Royce Engines Differ From General Electric Engines
Both engine manufacturers power some of the world's largest commercial jets.
150 Minutes To Nowhere: US Air Force Scraps C-17 Globemaster Flight Over Russian Missile Alert
The flight was part of the annual Winter Fly-in (WINFLY) period.
5 Forgotten Aerodynamic Fixes That Kept The McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Competitive
A closer look at how McDonnell Douglas tried (and failed) to make the MD-11 compelling.
Airbus To Boost A220 Production To 13 Monthly Jets With Extended Wing Facility In Belfast
Airbus is expanding its Belfast wing facility to support higher A220 production and improve the program’s long-term economics.
Is This the Future of Business Class?
Alejandro of Simple Flying sits down with Unum Aircraft Seating to explore how the UK-based company is rethinking the modern Business Class seat. From its lightweight design and unique Scimitar seat mechanism to zero-gravity positioning, increased passenger space, and fewer moving parts, the interview takes a closer look at Unum's approach to comfort and sustainability, its upcoming A330 and Boeing 787 certifications, and how its minimalist engineering could shape the future of premium aircraft cabins.
How Pratt & Whitney's Next-Generation GTF Engine Could Answer CFM RISE On Boeing's 737 Successor
Boeing has a string of options to power its next narrowbody offering.
Here's What Pilots Notice First When Switching Between The Airbus A350 & Boeing 787 Cockpits
Comparing the flight decks of the world's two most advanced widebody airliners.
1st Flight For Airbus’ A350F Set For Late September 2026
A composite-built freighter brings lighter weight, higher fuel efficiency and extended revenue days for carriers.
The Cold War Jet That Proved Vertical Takeoff Works Then Got Canceled Anyway
The X-13 Vertijet proved pure-jet VTOL worked, but its impractical landing method doomed the concept.