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A ticket for a domestic flight in the United States costs an average of $359. The average international flight costs $1,368 per ticket. Due to the high costs of air travel, passengers typically want to get the best deal. However, the prices appear to change frequently. TLDR – The prices of flights may change several […]

Manufacturers dream about being the one to design the world’s largest, longest and heaviest airplane. Bigger is better, right? But where is the limit? And how big is too big? This is a list of 6 planes that turned out to be just that. Over history aerospace companies have battled to create the giant of […]

The average passenger airliner costs between $82 and $230 million. Even a single-engine plane costs upwards of $100,000. While airplanes are incredibly expensive, the average new car costs just $36,000. This leads many people to wonder why airplanes are so expensive to make. TLDR – The high cost of a passenger airliner is partly due […]

Several thousand airplanes are produced each year to accommodate airlines and airplane operators across the globe. From massive 747s to single-engine planes, there are close to 10,000 planes in the sky at any given time. TLDR – Most airplanes are delivered by flying the plane directly to its new destination, which may also involve refueling […]

Anyone that has been on a commercial flight has likely noticed that flight attendants often ask passengers to open the window shades during takeoff and landing. Do they just want passengers to enjoy the scenery or is there an important reason behind opening the windows? TLDR – The shades or blinds need to be open […]

There are over 1.7 million registered drones in the United States, including over 1.2 million hobbyist drones. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulates all airspace and has specific regulations for all unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), including the need to register drones. So what happens if you don’t register your drone? TLDR – Failure to register […]

The increase in drone activity in recent years has created an increase in privacy concerns. While many people are worried about neighbors spying on them, there is also concern about the use of drones in law enforcement. So, can police use drones to spy on citizens? TLDR – Police in the United States, the United […]

Wilco is one of many unique phrases that people hear when listening to pilots speak over the radio. Shorthand expressions help aviators communicate more efficiently over two-way radios. So, what does ‘wilco’ mean and where does it come from?  TLDR – Wilco means “will comply.” It is a shorthand originally developed for two-way radio communication. […]

Airports contain a variety of equipment to accommodate airplanes, crews, and passengers. One of the largest pieces of equipment is the jet bridge. Based on the name, some people may assume the bridge connects jets. However, the real use is much simpler. TLDR – A jet bridge is an enclosed, movable structure used at airports […]

Air shows are intended to provide a fun time for the entire family. Unfortunately, disasters have occurred over the years. From minor injuries to major loss of life, air shows create safety risks for spectators and aviators. These are the worst air shows in the history of aviation. The early air shows of the 1920s […]