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Some military aircraft are just iconic. For one reason or another, they stay in the front of our minds, and are what we think of whenever we think of the words “fighter jet” or “military aviation”. But while these aircraft may be iconic, their real service lives don’t match their reputations. In other words, they’re massively […]

Boeing’s main rival is often thought to be Airbus. However, Boeing also has another rival that’s often overlooked: Lockheed Martin. Both have been in aviation for decades and have a fierce rivalry, so how do Boeing and Lockheed Martin compare?

In the world of aviation fuels, kerosene and avgas are the two most famous. Though they are both similar in many ways, pilots need to be aware of their key differences if they want to operate their aircraft safely and efficiently. So what’s the difference? The key difference between kerosene and avgas is their formulation. […]

Funded by our taxpayer dollars, we expect the aircraft our militaries use to be the best they can possibly be for the roles our militaries need them for to keep us safe. But not all military aircraft do this. These are twelve of the worst military aircraft ever built. Indeed, since the beginning of modern military […]

When it comes to flying in style, the debate between flying on a private jet or first class is one of the most hotly debated. Both are undoubtedly the best ways to travel, but which is truly better? Private jets and first class are used by a wide range of people, from business leaders to […]

In the early days of aviation, string was used to move different surfaces, before a more harder-wearing hydraulic system was developed. A Fly By Wire system is used in almost every commercial airliner today, allowing them to take off and land smoothly despite strong wind gusts or other environmental conditions. As the name would suggest, […]

When it comes to the different types of aircraft fuels, the terms “kerosene” and “jet fuel” are often used interchangeably. Despite this, they are two very different types of fuels with their own uses both within and outside the aviation industry. So what’s the difference? Jet fuel is a type of fuel specifically designed for […]

How to buy your own plane? After gaining your wings, the first thing most pilots do (after celebrating of course) is look at getting their own aircraft. The process, however, can be quite daunting for even the most experienced pilots and aviators.  That being said, there are seven ways a new pilot, groups of pilots, […]

Aerial firefighting plays a crucial role in helping ground crews combat the most dangerous and violent wildfires. On more than one occasion, it has been the difference between successfully containing a wildfire and letting it endanger huge swathes of the population. Though indispensable now, throughout the history of aerial firefighting, it hasn’t always been so. […]

Since Neil Armstrong first landed on the Moon back in 1969, science fiction has often depicted a future where humans not only set foot on the Moon and other extraterrestrial bodies, but actively travel to them. This is a perfect example of what’s called space tourism, and thanks to recent flights that have taken place, it’s […]