Commercial Aviation
Articles about commercial aircraft for passenger transportation or cargo hauling. Covers everything between small and light airplanes to jumbo-sized aircraft.
Can You Bring Food on an Airplane?
Can you bring food on an airplane? Find out the answers to this and learn the rules.
What Is Turbulence on an Airplane?
Turbulence is normal but what is turbulence and is it dangerous?
What Are the Alternatives to Jet Fuel?
Other more sustainable fuel options can be used by aircraft.
How Jet Fuel Is Made
Jet fuel is the lifeblood of modern jet aircraft. But how is jet fuel made?
What Type of Fuel Do Airplanes Use?
Modern jet aircraft use a special kind of fuel. Learn more.
The Engines for Boeing 777: A Closer Look
The popular Boeing 777 is a revolutionary aircraft. Here are the three engines that powered its success.
How a Pitot Tube Works
A pitot tube is an air pressure sensor used to measure airspeed. Here is how a pitot tube works.
How Many RPM Does a Jet Engine Spin?
Seeing a jet engine running makes it easy to wonder how fast it spins.
