Tobias Holm

Founder of Planenerd, based in Denmark. Got a LEGO plane as a kid. Obsessed with aviation since. None of my friends want to talk about airplanes.

The Boeing 777 flew for the first time on June 12, 1994.

When Did the Boeing 777 Start Flying?

The Boeing 777 started flying commercially in the 1990s and has become an airline favorite for long-distance travel. Read more about when the Boeing 777 flew for the first time, why Boeing developed it and what the future brings for the 777.

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Commercial Aviation

What Is Fly by Wire?

Most modern airplanes use a fly-by-wire system to maneuver. Learn about the basics of fly-by-wire systems and their advantages.

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Commercial Aviation

How Long Do Aircraft Tires Last?

Aircraft tires are more than enlarged versions of a car tire, and aircraft tires need to endure much more. How long do aircraft tires last? It depends on several different factors.

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Commercial Aviation

When Was the Jet Engine Invented?

Many inventors were designing the jet engine at the same time. Read all the details.

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Commercial Aviation

Can You Bring Food on an Airplane?

Can you bring food on an airplane? Find out the answers to this and learn the rules.

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Commercial Aviation

Where Is the Enola Gay Today?

Enola Gay is perhaps the most famous Boeing B-29 Superfortress. It is preserved and on public display.

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Military Aviation

What Is Turbulence on an Airplane?

Turbulence is normal but what is turbulence and is it dangerous?

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Commercial Aviation

What Are the Alternatives to Jet Fuel?

Other more sustainable fuel options can be used by aircraft.

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Commercial Aviation