Helicopters and fixed-wing planes are the most common aircraft types in commercial aviation. They are both vital forms of air transportation, and both offer unique characteristics the other doesn't...

Lead is an essential raw material in the production of numerous essentials from car batteries to aviation fuel thanks to its malleability and anti-knock properties. However, over the years,...

“I’m going to make this thing fly, and then I am going to set it afire and I will never have another thing to do with an airplane”, a frustrated Clyde Cessna cried out after twelve failed...

Modern-day fighter jets have entered their fifth generation and are associated with advanced weaponry including Beyond Visual Range (BVR) missiles, Electronic Countermeasures, super-sonic speed, and...

A standard flight for an airline pilot consists of thousands of micro-tasks linked together. Whether it is monitoring the radio’s, manipulating the controls, or managing the crew, these tasks must...

Safety is the most paramount factor in aviation. For this reason, every detail on an airplane has to be held accountable for its efficiency, effectiveness, and safety not minding how minute or...