What is the objective of the spirals drawn on jet engines?To answer simply, the engine spirals are hazard indicators that, when spinning, alert people nearby to get as far away from the engine as…Apr 3, 2020Apr 3, 2020
Why doesn’t the Boeing 737 have landing gear doors?This is what the underside of a Boeing 737 looks like during flight:Apr 4, 2019Apr 4, 2019
How passenger planes get cleanedThe exterior of an airplane is usually cleaned with soap and water, or, it can be “dry-cleaned” with chemicals to save water.Apr 3, 2019Apr 3, 2019
How do the toilets on today’s airliners work?Don’t worry, commercial planes don’t jettison human waste in mid-air.Apr 2, 2019Apr 2, 2019
The lights on modern airlinersWhy do airplanes have some lights that blink, and some that remain steadily lit?Apr 1, 2019Apr 1, 2019
Can we make today’s air travel safer by removing passenger windows?About a year ago, an incident involving a broken window and a casualty aboard Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 raised concerns over the…Jul 18, 2018Jul 18, 2018
