The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the governing body responsible for regulating and overseeing civil aviation within the United States, has recently awarded a groundbreaking $2.4 billion telecommunications contract to Verizon, a leading telecommunications company. This partnership between the FAA and …
Manual Versus Robotic Aircraft Cleaning
Manual Versus Robotic Aircraft Cleaning and its effects on the aircraft’s aerodynamics Anyone who flies commercially on a regular basis has likely seen a pre-inspection take place prior to take-off or noticed a plan grounded for cleaning. The cleaning process …
Helicopter vs. Airplane Charters. Rulers In Their Own Domain.
When it comes to chartering a private aircraft, many people often debate whether to go with a helicopter or an airplane. Both types of aircraft have their own unique advantages and disadvantages, and the decision ultimately comes down to personal …
Are Electric Airplanes the Future of Aviation?
All planes use electricity to some extent and even depend on it for many vital navigation, avionics and mechanical functions. However, none of these things are the same as flight itself being powered purely by electricity and aerodynamics. So far, …
The real history behind TOPGUN
TOPGUN – A real flight school. The 1986 war film starring Tom Cruise inspired an entire generation to take up aviation or military aviation as their passion in life, but not everything is like the movies. However, the truth is …