Aviation Blog - Page 22

NetJets flies 868 aircraft as of August 2026, more than Southwest Airlines, 28 years after Warren Buffett bought the company for $725 million.

Chinese fighter jets ranked for 2026: the J-20, J-16, J-35A and J-10C, with fleet numbers, what each one does, and which types are now retired.

The biggest military planes in the world ranked by maximum takeoff weight, from the lost An-225 to the C-5M Super Galaxy, with verified 2026 specs.

Boeing vs Airbus compared on 2026 deliveries, orders, backlog, money, safety and cabin width, plus how to tell the two apart from the ground.

The worst airports in the US for 2026, ranked on federal on-time data and J.D. Power satisfaction scores. Chicago O’Hare takes the top spot.

How long is a runway? Big-airport runways run about 8,000 to 13,000 feet, but the real number is set by heat, altitude, slope and a failed engine.

Airplane activities for kids that actually hold attention: 25 mess free toys, games and screen free ideas for toddlers and big kids, plus TSA and ear tips.

Types of navy ships explained: carriers, destroyers, submarines, amphibious and support ships, with every US Navy class in service as of 2026.

Why did Concorde stop flying? The 2000 Paris crash was the trigger, not the cause. Airbus cutting off spare parts in 2003 is what actually grounded it.

Boeing 777X delays have pushed first delivery to 2027, six years late. Emirates is refusing the first ten 777-9s and an engine seal blocks ETOPS.