What is a black box?
Aviation Oil Outlet
on Jun 5th 2018
When aircraft crash or disappear, investigators highly prioritize retrieving the aircraft's black bo…
Aviation History
The Airplane that Fights Jet Lag for You
Aviation Oil Outlet
on Mar 21st 2018
Jet lag is problematic. You travel on an airplane for an extended amount of time and a feeling of fa…
Aviation News
The Helicopter's Technology Update
Aviation Oil Outlet
on Mar 7th 2018
We often hear a lot of news on new technology and innovation for airplanes like flexible wings and t…
Technology
U.S. Navy Fighter Fleet Upgrades
Aviation Oil Outlet
on Feb 28th 2018
Within the last year, the United States Navy heavily focused on improving the strike fighters in the…
Aviation News
How Are Aircraft Engines Tested?
Aviation Oil Outlet
on Feb 5th 2018
Aircraft engine testing, especially on commercial flights, is top-priority to ensure safety for ever…
Technology
Flying Eye Hospital Prevents Blindness Worldwide
Aviation Oil Outlet
on Jan 3rd 2018
In the late 1960s, ophthalmologist Dr. David Patan returned to the United States after spending time…
Aviation News
Flight Simulators: History and Function
Aviation Oil Outlet
on Dec 6th 2017
Before a pilot gets behind the wheel of an actual plane, they often rely on technology to teach them…
Technology
Aircraft Wings Need to Be More Flexible
Aviation Oil Outlet
on Nov 8th 2017
As part of the journey to building more fuel-efficient aircraft, aeronautic engineers have extensive…
Technology
Boeing to Test Turbulence-Detecting Lasers on Commercial Flights
Aviation Oil Outlet
on Sep 25th 2017
Boeing equipped its long-range 777 with a laser to discover turbulence before coming in contact with…
Aviation News
NASA's Quest to Cut Down on Flight Time
Aviation Oil Outlet
on Aug 16th 2017
Traveling by air does wonders. It transforms long, grueling drives into manageable flights and allow…
Aviation News
International Paris Air Show
Aviation Oil Outlet
on Jun 21st 2017
The International Paris Air Show began on June 19 and will continue until June 26. The International…
Aviation History
Are Pilotless Planes in Our Future?
Aviation Oil Outlet
on Jun 12th 2017
Utopia: a place of ideal perfection. Tall, bright buildings between smooth highways surrounded by gr…
Aviation News
The world's first corn-fueled air fleet: Alaska Airlines
Aviation Oil Outlet
on Nov 16th 2016
Earlier this year, Alaska Airlines operated the first successful commercial flights using a blend of…
Aviation News
Air-to-Air | the efficient yet dangerous refueling process of American jets
Aviation Oil Outlet
on Nov 7th 2016
It's a dangerous process-but a necessary one. The refueling of jet planes around the globe are const…
Aviation History
Elon Musk plans to take us where no man has gone before
Aviation Oil Outlet
on Sep 21st 2016
Turns out MCT can go well beyond Mars, so will need a new name…
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) Septem…
Aviation News
The mesmerizing flight patterns of maple seeds have inspired a drone prototype
Aviation Oil Outlet
on Sep 6th 2016
When we were kids, everything was fun. What happened?
Enjoying the simple things is a luxury no…
Aviation News
Elon Musk's next invention is an VTOL supersonic jet!
Aviation Oil Outlet
on Aug 15th 2016
Elon Musk is no stranger to The Flight Blog.
However, amid all of the commotion regarding hi…
Aviation News
SPIDER: The Answer for Lockheed Martin Airship Repair
Aviation Oil Outlet
on Aug 2nd 2016
A Robotic SPIDER may hold the answer to furthering hybrid airship efficiency
While the airship ind…
Technology
Plane of the Week: Solar Impulse 2
Aviation Oil Outlet
on Jul 22nd 2016
Imagine soaring through our skies, powered entirely by the rays of the sun. Seems pretty incredible,…
Plane Of The Week
CMCs: The Future of Jet Engine Parts
Aviation Oil Outlet
on Jun 9th 2016
Things are really heating up in the world of jet engine parts
Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) are…
Technology
US Military Propose Autonomous Robot System for Aircraft
Aviation Oil Outlet
on Jun 6th 2016
The Air Force wants autonomous aircraftAutonomous aircraft might not generate quite as many conversa…
Technology
The Most Advanced Personal Aircraft is in the Works
Aviation Oil Outlet
on May 31st 2016
The Lilium jet just might make your Jetsons fantasies come true.In 1962, the world was first in…
Technology
Plane of the Week: Lockheed Martin P-791
Aviation Oil Outlet
on May 27th 2016
Airship or airplane? This one is a bit of both. Lockheed Martin took inspiration from both form…
Plane Of The Week
Types of Aircraft Propellers
Aviation Oil Outlet
on Apr 13th 2016
You may have always thought that a propeller is just a propeller, that it exists only to move an air…
Technology
3D Printing Aircraft Parts
Aviation Oil Outlet
on Mar 29th 2016
3D printing is taking the world by storm. From prosthetics to accessories to food, 3D printing (also…
Technology
Types Of Jet Engines
Aviation Oil Outlet
on Mar 24th 2016
When I think of the term jet or jet engine, my mind immediately jumps to commercial airlines an…
Technology
Airlander 10: The World's Largest Aircraft
Aviation Oil Outlet
on Mar 24th 2016
While the next big thing in aviation might look like the butt of a joke, its potential is anything b…
Technology
