Q: What does a spaceplane and a Dodo bird have in common? A: Neither flew before their demise (but I’m sure now, given the chance, both the X-20 and the extinct Dodo would be pros at some R. Kelly karaoke…but that’s just a hunch). And sure, there are probably more differences between a bird and [...]
Remembering the Roots of Modern Aviation In case you haven't already heard, Boeing is celebrating their centennial anniversary this year. Since July 15, 1916, Boeing has been shaping the history of aviation as we know it today. From the single wood and canvas airplanes of the past, to the space travel technologies of today, The [...]
You might have heard that there’s a professional pilot shortage in the aviation industry. You also might have heard there is no shortage. Huh? There’s a bit of ambiguity on the subject, and even the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) confesses that there is “mixed evidence regarding the extent of a shortage of airline pilots,” [...]
