Everybody (not related to aviation) thinks that That would be a disaster if any failure for all engines. It has never happened so far. An event like that is exceedingly unlikely (to the point of impossible) to happen. And even if it did, the pilot is more than likely to land the plane safely. The main point is, the plane doesn’t suddenly become a stone aerodynamic surfaces are On to keep the airplane safe and secure for gliding; it continues to fly and a pilot can safely land it. Here…
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A World First: Rolls-Royce Successfully Tests Hydrogen Jet Engine
Rolls-Royce and easyJet announced that they have broken new ground by successfully testing a hydrogen-fueled jet engine. Both companies aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from aviation to zero with green hydrogen. While climate changes that threaten the future of our planet continue to increase their impact day by day, many different sectors are making moves for a greener future. Aviation, which has an important role in carbon emissions, is one of these areas. That’s why prominent names in the aviation industry have rolled up their sleeves to produce more environmentally…
NYC Electric Bus
Was about to head down into the subway when I noticed one of the all electric @NYCTBus. Driver said he loves it. There’s a bit of a delay in acceleration but once it goes it’s very zippy. Extremely quiet, too.
Boeing’s Hypersonic Vision: A Sleek Passenger Plane That Can Hit Mach 5
Add Boeing to the list of aircraft makers eyeing a future in which passengers are whisked across the planet at amazing speed, but don’t hold your breath waiting on a Mach 5 ride. Boeing attracted media attention with the unveiling of a hypersonic passenger jet concept at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics conference in Atlanta in late June. This preliminary design is one of several such concepts the aerospace giant is studying, Boeing spokesperson Brianna Jackson noted in an email. The sleek rendering of a delta wing, twin-tail…
Flights at Cairo airport unaffected by huge blast nearby
Flights at Cairo airport unaffected by huge blast nearby On July 12, 2018, an explosion was recorded near Cairo International Airport. Despite initial reports stating that the incident affected air traffic at the main airport of Egypt, authority bodies deny the claim. Egypt military spokesperson, quoted by several sources, claimed the blast occurred due “high temperatures” at a chemical factory near the airport. Twelve people were injured, Reuters reports. The Ministry of Civil Aviation of Egypt issued a statement on social media, denying that the incident affected flight schedules. The statement…