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With the advent of the jet engine, air travel has become even faster and more convenient. But of course, with this increase in technology comes an increased need for regulation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for setting and enforcing aviation safety regulations, such as part 121 and part 135. Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)

Aviation is one of the most regulated industries on the planet. The FAA has numerous different certificates covering almost every aspect of aviation, among them being the Part 145. So what exactly is a Part 145 in aviation? A Part 145 in aviation is a certificate that enables an organization (referred to as a Part

A great part of the outcome of World War Two was decided in the air. Air raids and bombing campaigns conducted by more and more sophisticated aircraft helped the Allies win the war. Many of the mass-produced aircraft models are still household names today. These are the most produced aircraft of the second world war

The airline industry, at least the commercial airline industry, is easily one of the most regulated industries out there. Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) place stringent laws and guidelines in place that stipulates every aspect of how a commercial airliner’s business can legally operate. Today we look at the differences between part 125 and part 135. Touching

Unlike your driver’s license, a pilot’s license is designed to be upgraded throughout your career. Becoming a professional pilot is a long road along which you never stop learning. For most pilots, this means going to school every time they need to learn to fly a new aircraft. Modern planes are so complex that every

Most of us are happy that airplanes fly us to our destination as fast as possible once we board it. We don’t bother about the technicalities involved in flying around. One of the things that many passengers overlook is the amount of fuel that an aircraft uses, which can be staggering amounts… Surprisingly, on a

Have you ever wondered why there is a tiny jet engine in the tail end of large airliners? What difference could such a small engine make in a huge wide body airliner, right? The APU does not provide any thrust, but is nevertheless indispensable for running and operating the aircraft, as well as for you

The cheapest ultralight aircraft in 2026, ranked by real kit prices: Mini-Max from $10,900, plus Part 103 rules, ready-to-fly costs and used prices.

What most people describe as a jet engine usually encompasses several different engine designs. In the early days, the turbojet dominated the skies and changed aviation forever. It is, after all, where the term “jet” came from. But in the years since, the technology has been tweaked and improved. The jet engine you find on

Can a plane hover? Almost never. Only four designs ever hovered in service: Harrier, Yak-38, V-22 and F-35B. Here is how they do it and what you saw.