Aviation Blog - Page 67

There are many aspects of plane travel that don’t make sense to the average passenger, from mysterious charges driving up the price of your ticket to obscure airport codes. However, one of the biggest mysteries is why planes board from the front, not the back. Wouldn’t it be more efficient the other way around so

Airplanes have come a long way in the last century of aviation. It’s hard to imagine that not so long ago, the Atlantic Ocean or the North American continent was an insurmountable obstacle, and now plane routes fly all around the globe without a second thought. However, there are still some areas of the planet

Have you ever stood in a seemingly endless line at the gate and thought to yourself that there has to be a way to make boarding more efficient? You’re certainly not alone. For years, people have been trying to work out the models that would make boarding faster. Some suggested boarding window seats first. However,

The 1930s were the second half of what is commonly known as the Golden Age of Aviation. As in the 1920s, rapid developments in technology and investment in aviation that didn’t stop even during the Great Depression made air travel more common. However, what was it like to get on a plane in the 1930s?

Look at old warplanes, and you’ll probably notice some major differences between them and modern models. The designs are clunkier and vintage. The paint jobs are also different and more whimsical, including targets often painted on many models. That seems counterintuitive—isn’t the point that armies don’t want the enemy to hit the plane? The targets

Can you travel with breast milk on a plane? Traveling moms may have several concerns about breastfeeding, pumping, and traveling with breast milk. In addition to having a lot more baggage, you may also wonder if you can travel with breast milk on a plane. Most airlines allow breast milk on a plane. Breast milk,

Are you concerned about your needles for injections on a flight? Some people have medical conditions that require needles for injections. If you have a medical condition like this, you may wonder if airlines allow needles for injections on flights. Most airlines will allow you to bring needles for injections on a plane, provided the

Traveling with personal mobility vehicles can be stressful. These devices are necessary for many people, but traveling with them is a challenge. If you need to transport a mobility scooter on a plane, there are some things to consider, but many people who use these scooters wonder if airlines even allow them onboard. Airlines do

Planes that disappeared and were never found, from MH370 to Amelia Earhart. The 15 aircraft still missing in 2026, plus the ones finally located.

Planes have all sorts of parts that you might not expect to be found on the machine. Many moving parts combine to make a wing alone. The wing of an airplane is not the simple, sleek extension of the body it seems to be at first glance but has several components, including the winglets. Winglets