Commercial Aviation

Articles about commercial aircraft for passenger transportation or cargo hauling. Covers everything between small and light airplanes to jumbo-sized aircraft.

Black boxes record important flight parameters

What Is the Black Box on an Airplane?

The black boxes are essential to investigators of an aviation accident. But what exactly are they, and what do they do?

Tobias Holm
Commercial Aviation
Which Boeing 737 is the MAX

Which Boeing 737 Is the MAX and How to Recognize It

You have probably heard of the Boeing 737 MAX. But how do you recognize a 737 MAX?

Tobias Holm
Commercial Aviation
Boeing 737 first flight

The Boeing 737's First Flight

The Boeing 737 is one of the most popular aircraft in history, so when was its first flight? Find out here.

Tobias Holm
Commercial Aviation
What is the fuel consumption of a Boeing 737

The Fuel Consumption of a Boeing 737

Have you ever wondered how much fuel a Boeing 737 will burn on an average flight? Find out all you need to know here.

Tobias Holm
Commercial Aviation
Can a Boeing 737 Dump Fuel?

Can a Boeing 737 Dump Fuel?

You have likely heard stories of aircraft ditching fuel in emergencies, but can the Boeing 737 dump fuel? Find out here.

Tobias Holm
Commercial Aviation
How Much Does a Boeing 737 Cost?

How Much Does a Boeing 737 Cost?

The Boeing 737 is one of the most popular aircraft in history, but how much does it cost the airlines? Find out here.

Tobias Holm
Commercial Aviation
Some Boeing 737 variants can across the Atlantic

Can a Boeing 737 Fly Across The Atlantic?

The Boeing 737 is one of the most popular aircraft in history, but you rarely find it crossing the Atlantic. Can it? Find out here.

Tobias Holm
Commercial Aviation
What does squawk mean in aviation?

What Does Squawk Mean?

One of the most often used phrases you'll hear from ATC is "SQUAWK," but what does that actually mean? When is it used? Learn more here.

Tobias Holm
Commercial Aviation