The field of aviation is one of the most technology intensive industries on the planet.
The Most Advanced Personal Aircraft is in the Works
The Lilium jet just might make your Jetsons fantasies come true. In 1962, the world was first introduced to the Jetsons, a futuristic and somewhat zany family residing in Orbit City. Not only was Rosie the robot maid impressive (who wouldn't want a robot maid?), but their transportation of choice was the aerocar (yes, basically a flying car. Who wouldn't want a [...]
Types of Aircraft Propellers
You may have always thought that a propeller is just a propeller, that it exists only to move an aircraft forward. However, there is so much complexity in the world of aircraft propellers, including their design and the various types of propellers in use. With that being said, let's take a look at some of the [...]
3D Printing Aircraft Parts
3D printing is taking the world by storm. From prosthetics to accessories to food, 3D printing (also known as additive manufacturing) seems to be giving the internet the motto “if it can be printed, it will be printed.” This new wave of industry is proving to be practical (and fun) for both the individual consumer [...]
Types Of Jet Engines
When I think of the term jet or jet engine, my mind immediately jumps to commercial airlines and combat plane, but did you know that there are several different types of jet engines that all work a little differently? Let's take a look at these different engines. Turbofan Most medium to large sized commercial aircraft are [...]
Airlander 10: The World’s Largest Aircraft
While the next big thing in aviation might look like the butt of a joke, its potential is anything but. The Airlander 10 has been introduced to the world as the largest aircraft currently flying. CNN affectionately refers to this beast of a hybrid air vehicle as “part airship, part helicopter, part plane”—and its looks [...]
How Future Planes Will Give You Better Views Than Ever Before
The plane of the future has no windows. At least, that’s what many of today’s leading airplane designers and engineers are currently developing. Although the intent is to remove windows from commercial airline planes, there are no plans to remove the view that you get from them. Design companies have been hard at work creating [...]