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WEBFAA Proposes AD For CRJ Regional Jets Susceptible To 5G Interference. A new airworthiness directive may be issued for CRJ jets that have not already been upgraded to have 5G-resistant radio altimeters. The latest news, stories, and analysis from Simple Flying, all in one place.
The Airbus A380: Everything You Need To Know - Simple Flying
WEBJul 16, 2020 · Customer delivery was initially planned from the end of 2006, but this was delayed.The initial delays were attributed to problems with wiring installation, but these delays grew. This was not good for Airbus. Its parent company share price dropped 26% and led to a €5 billion ($5.7 billion) loss and the early departure of the CEO and the A380 program manager.
The World's Fastest Passenger Aircraft: Past, Present, And Future
WEBJul 10, 2020 · The TU-144 first took flight on New Year's Eve 1968, a few months before its Western counterpart. It had a maximum speed of Mach 2.29 (2,430 km/h) but normally averaged around Mach 1.6. "Normally" is a relative term, as the glory days of the TU-144 were short-lived. The aircraft was retired from passenger service in 1978, merely a …
The Boeing 747 - Everything You Need To Know - Simple Flying
WEBJul 21, 2020 · The 747-8 is the latest variant of the 747 and was launched in 2005. It first flew in 2010. It features many design upgrades, including engines and cockpit technology from the 787 program (hence the jump to '8' in as its series number). Lufthansa is the largest passenger operator of the 747-8.
The Boeing 787 vs The Airbus A350: Which Plane Is Best? - Simple …
WEBNov 17, 2023 · On paper, the A350-1000 is far more capable than the 787-10, although as mentioned its capabilities come at a weight cost. But there is one area we have not compared: price. Boeing 787-10: $338.4 million. Airbus A350-1000: $355.7 million. As you can see, the Boeing 787 is cheaper.
Aircraft Takeoff Performance: A Five-Step Guide - Simple Flying
WEBSep 4, 2022 · At this segment, the minimum drag speed is reached, and the engine power is pulled to MCT (Maximum Continuous Thrust). The final segment climb gradient for a twin is 1.2%, and that for a four-engine is 1.7%. The takeoff segments end once the aircraft reaches 1,500 ft AGL, at which point the climb phase begins. Guides.
The Vice President's Boeing 757 - Inside Air Force Two - Simple …
WEBSep 1, 2020 · It is well known that the United States President travels around in a modified Boeing 747 dubbed as Air Force One. However, the Vice President's Air Force Two often gets left out of the conversation. A variant of a Boeing 757 primarily serves the second-highest officer in the executive branch of the US government.
Skiplagging: What It Is & Why It Is Controversial - Simple Flying
WEBApr 27, 2024 · Skiplagging is the practice of booking an itinerary where the stopover is the actual and intended destination of the traveler. Using our 'point A to point B' phrasing, passenger could book a ticket that takes them from point A to point C, with a stopover at point B. The passenger's actual destination is point B, and they leave the airport at ...
What Is Windshear And How Does It Affect Planes? - Simple Flying
WEBMar 28, 2021 · The danger with windshear is the sudden change in the wind and the resulting effect on the aircraft's lift. Windshear can occur at high or low altitudes. At high altitudes, vertical windshear can cause changes to airspeed and rate of descent. This is often felt as turbulence. But it is at low elevation, close to the ground, that windshear is ...
An Introduction To Flight Controls - Simple Flying
WEBNov 16, 2022 · The flight controls of an aircraft allow the pilot to control an aircraft in the air and at times on the ground. In almost all aircraft, the flight controls are movable aerodynamic surfaces attached to a main lifting body. When the moving part or the surface is moved, the aerodynamic characteristic of the main surface is changed which allows ...
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