aircraft range top 10

The Top 10 Planes With The Longest Range

Discover the top commercial planes with the longest range in the world, capable of flying nonstop for thousands of miles without refueling.

Tobias Holm
Commercial Aviation
passenger capacity on a Boeing 777 varies depending on variant

The Passenger Capacity of the Boeing 777

How many passengers can airlines carry on a Boeing 777? See how many people this popular twin-engine airliner can carry.

Tobias Holm
Commercial Aviation
Learn about the purpose of the jet engine spirals

Why Jet Engines Have Spirals

The spirals on modern jet engines are an important safety feature and help protect people around the aircraft. Read more about what the spirals are for.

Tobias Holm
Commercial Aviation
the apu produces power and pressurized air

What Is an APU on an Airplane? Everything You Need to Know

An APU, or Auxiliary Power Unit, is a small gas turbine engine that provides power to an aircraft while it is on the ground. Learn more about the function and importance of an APU on a plane.

Tobias Holm
Commercial Aviation
While flying, airplane doors cannot be opened by human force.

Can An Airplane Door Be Opened In Flight?

Can an airplane door be opened in flight? Find out the surprising answer and why you're better off leaving that door alone.

Tobias Holm
Commercial Aviation
Why do airplane windows have small holes?

Why Do Airplane Windows Have Holes?

Find out why that little hole in the airplane window is there and how it is important in keeping you safe in the skies.

Tobias Holm
Commercial Aviation
How much did tickets on the Concorde cost?

How Much Did Tickets on the Concorde Cost?

Discover how much it would cost for a ticket on the Concorde and what you would get for the price tag.

Tobias Holm
Commercial Aviation
The black boxes are safer in the plane's tail

Where Are the Black Boxes Located on an Airplane?

The black boxes record and store important flight data and cockpit voices. They are built to withstand tremendous forces, but where are the black boxes located on the aircraft?

Tobias Holm
Commercial Aviation