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 […]
With rescue flights crisscrossing the globe and passengers keen to get where they are going as soon as possible, will we see the end of hub to hub travel? Has this current aviation crisis signaled the decline of the current model of aviation we know today? One reporter at Simple Flying gives his opinion. Has […]
The Airbus A340 was specially designed for long haul flying and had something not seen with other widebody aircraft flying today. It was a unique middle landing gear that allowed the plane to take off with heavier loads and carry more fuel for its four hungry engines. What is the middle landing gear? If you have ever […]
When operating aircraft above the Arctic Circle (66.5° N latitude) there are certain hazards to be aware of. We decided to take a look at what aircraft are best suited for Arctic flight. A huge problem with flying in the Arctic is not just icing, but the visual restrictions that are placed on pilots. During […]
We are used to assuming that if an airline paints an aircraft using its livery and operates it, it must also own it. The topic of aircraft leasing does not get the attention it deserves, given its vitality and prevalence to the airline industry. The incredible financial burden of obtaining brand new aircraft is so […]
Originally known as the MD-95, the Boeing 717 was first delivered in 1999 and designed for the 100-seat market. In fact, the 717 wasn’t actually built by Boeing. Rather, it was an aircraft developed by competitor McDonnell Douglas. However, Boeing adopted the aircraft into its portfolio when it acquired McDonnell Douglas in 1997. 717 origins […]
