Embraer is one of the largest aircraft manufacturers in the world. The Embraer E-Jet family of business jets manufactured by the Brazil-based company is well known. These include the Embraer 170, 175, 190, and 195, with passenger capacities ranging from 65 to 125. Along with the updated versions of the E-Jet family, it has also produced … Read more
The use of Aircraft engine technology in other industries The same jet engine technology used in modern aircraft is also used in ships and power generation. There are several aero types of industrial gas turbines (IGTs) that are used as jet engines in aircraft. For example, there is an IGT version of the General Electric … Read more
The Boeing 720 was a commercial airliner produced in the 1960s that was used by many airlines around the world. Due to its extended range and economical fuel consumption, the aircraft gained popularity. When Boeing presented the 717 concept to commercial airlines, the history of the Boeing 720 began. But since airlines didn’t have much … Read more
Imagine the anxiety when a Russian surveillance plane comes hostile to an American aircraft carrier. The YouTube channel The Brilliant has a video that explores the finer points of this type of interaction. The crew’s first response, the US Navy’s response, and the wider consequences of these high-impact interactions are all covered in detail in … Read more
The F-35 Lightning II is usually the first aircraft that comes to mind when someone mentions expensive military aircraft. Ultimately, the F-35 program is what made it so controversial, was what made it so divisive. However, this is the total cost of the program. For something as sophisticated as the Lightning II, each F-35 costs about … Read more
Between the 1970s and 1990s, many major airlines added Tri-Jets to their fleets due to their growing popularity. The most notable versions have been replaced by more widely used dual-engine aircraft such as the Boeing 767, 787, 777, or the Airbus A330 and A350. Let’s take a look at their past to see what made … Read more
Since the 1950s, the US Air Force has made significant use of the eight-engine Boeing B-52 Stratofortress heavy bomber as an important component of its fleet. The earliest aircraft entered service in 1955, although most aircraft in use today date from 1961 and 1962. In 2050, this same aircraft may still be in service, if … Read more
Although terrible, World War II was also the most destructive war in human history and gave birth to many technologies and advances. The creation of long-range strategic bombers such as the B-17 and B-24 was part of that, although research and development continued after the war. The US continued to develop its strategic bomber force, … Read more
USS Long Beach (CGN-9), commissioned in 1961, was the last cruiser built for the US Navy before being converted to destroyer hulls. It was the first nuclear-powered surface combatant. -Notable for its sophisticated radar system and missile capability, it remained in service until 1995. -The Long Beach demonstrated American technological superiority by participating in the … Read more
Some of the most adaptable aircraft in use today are bush planes. In many nations without large commercial airports, they are an essential link to the outside world. When we talk about bush flying, we’re talking about taking an airplane into an isolated desert that usually doesn’t have runways or landing strips. The planes provide … Read more
