Why the ATR 72 600 Became One of the Most Popular Regional Aircraft in the World Why the ATR 72 600 Became One of the Most Popular Regional Aircraft in the World The first time I saw an ATR aircraft at a small airport, I had a ver…
Why the Sikorsky S-92 Became One of the Most Trusted Helicopters in the World Why the Sikorsky S-92 Became One of the Most Trusted Helicopters in the World If helicopters had a VIP club, the Sikorsky S-92 would probably be the …
Why Some Aircraft Engines Look Flattened Under the Wing Why Some Aircraft Engines Look Flattened Under the Wing If you ever stare at a modern passenger aircraft long enough, you may notice something slight…
Why Aircraft Wings Flex So Much During Turbulence Why Aircraft Wings Flex So Much During Turbulence If you have ever looked out the airplane window during turbulence, you may notice something that fe…
Why Aircraft Windows Are Round and Not Square Why Aircraft Windows Are Round and Not Square If you sit next to an airplane window long enough, you might suddenly notice something strange. The win…
Why Airlines Suddenly Avoid Certain Middle East Airspace Why Airlines Suddenly Avoid Certain Middle East Airspace If you look at a global flight map long enough, you will eventually notice something funny. …
Why Airplane Windows Have a Tiny Hole Why Airplane Windows Have a Tiny Hole If you ever sit next to an airplane window long enough, you might notice something strange. Right at the bottom…
Why Modern Aircraft Suddenly Need Missile Warning Systems Even in Peaceful Airspace Why Modern Aircraft Suddenly Need Missile Warning Systems Even in Peaceful Airspace There was a time when flying in commercial aircraft felt like sit…
Sikorsky S-76D: When the Legendary Helicopter Finally Became Fully Modern Sikorsky S-76D: When the Legendary Helicopter Finally Became Fully Modern Every aircraft family eventually reaches that moment where engineers say, “…