Commercial Aviation
Articles about commercial aircraft for passenger transportation or cargo hauling. Covers everything between small and light airplanes to jumbo-sized aircraft.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Why Are Black Boxes Kept in Water?
If a plane crashes into the ocean and investigators find its black boxes, they are stored in water tanks until they can be examined further. Learn why.
