The A380 could potentially be an excellent cargo aircraft. It’s big, it flies a long way and has plenty of onboard space for pallets. But how would it actually be loaded? Why are airlines interested in cargo? Cargo has become king in the world of aviation, as airlines scramble to find ways to meet the […]
The Boeing 747 freighter comes with a unique feature for cargo airlines. The front nose can lift to allow access to the cargo area onboard. Why is this an advantage for cargo carriers, and how does it work? Why have a nose door? There are several advantages to this design. The first is that the cargo loaded […]
The Boeing 747 is capable of many incredible manoeuvres thanks to the fantastic engineering and skill of pilots. However, could a Boeing 747 actual fly upside down? Let’s find out. Flying upside down vs a barrel roll Before we dive into the technicalities of upside-down flight, we need to discuss specifically the difference between sustained inverted flight […]
It may not be possible to avoid traveling with young children during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the prospect of flying at this time should not scare you. Airlines are doing all they can to sanitize aircraft and are committed to health guidelines to keep you and your family safe. That said, there are a few ways that […]
You won’t find a more controversial difference in aircraft in the same product line than the Boeing 757-200 and Boeing 757-300. Why is one loved and the other hated? Is it because the Boeing 757-300 is too long? Let’s find out. What is the difference between the two variants? Two versions of the Boeing 757 […]
Controlled plane landings on water, known in the industry as ‘ditching,’ are rare occurrences. Equally, crash-landings on water do not occur regularly. That said, landing in water is a precaution that pilots and crew must train for. So what happens when an airplane lands in water? How do pilots land planes on water? Some years […]
For those that like looking out of the window during a flight, surely bigger is better? But which aircraft offer the largest windows? While the size differences in most cases are minimal, there are a few aircraft that stand out. Boeing 787 – the largest windows in passenger service One of the facts often quoted […]
Since the announcement of the A321XLR in 2019, the jet has been the topic of hot discussion. The plane marks the longest range on a single-aisle aircraft ever, opening up new routes and boosting efficiency. However, the plane could have a noticeable impact on the market once it takes to the skies in 2023. Let’s […]
Nothing says redundant like having four engines on an aircraft. After all, original aircraft designs were fine with a single-engine for light aircraft. Is a single-engine enough for a large commercial aircraft like the Airbus A380? Or does it need all four? What might cause an engine to fail? There are many possible causes of engine […]
The Airbus A380 has all the prerequisites for cargo conversions on paper. However, the aircraft is too heavy and too costly to operate compared to other cargo aircraft conversions. This points to a single destiny for the type; ending up in an aircraft graveyard. Why would airlines want more cargo aircraft? Recently Simple Flying discussed […]
