If you look at the Boeing 787s wings on takeoff or during flight, you will often see them flex upwards. This is much more noticeable than on other aircraft, but it’s nothing to worry about. It is part of the design and is one way the aircraft operates more efficiently. This article explores more. Carbon fibre construction One of the main differences …
Contemporary Boeing aircraft are instantly recognizable by the serrated ‘teeth’ on their engine covers. Aircraft from the 737 MAX family, the Dreamliner line and the newest 747-8 all have these chevrons on their nacelles. But Boeing’s newest plane, the 777X, does not have any at all. Let’s find out why. What are the teeth for anyway? The serrations s …
Today, Emirates’ President Tim Clark reaffirmed his previous comments that the Airbus A380 would fly for the UAE carrier until the mid-2030s. This would see the airline continuing to fly the giant of the skies for likely another 15 years. Recently the Airbus A380 has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Namely, in the context of the aviation …
The Boeing 777X was initially due to enter service with Emirates in June 2020. However, last year, the delivery schedule was delayed until 2022. Then last month, it was revealed that the plane may not arrive at airlines’ fleets until at least the end of 2023. Let’s take a look at how the jet’s entry to service is affected. Another blow to the schedu …
A Boeing 777X test aircraft has been ferried to Fairbanks, Alaska, to undergo cold soak testing. This week’s move is part of the type’s preparation program ahead of its introduction in 2023. Extreme conditions According to Airline Ratings, the unit currently holds registration number N779XZ. It was ferried from Seattle to the Alaskan city to perform …
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