Digital Twins: Accelerating aerospace innovation from design to operations

The aerospace industry is undergoing a profound transformation, and at Airbus, we’re at the forefront, driving innovation from design and manufacturing to operations. A key catalyst in this evolution is digital twin technology,... Read more »

What Layout Differences Mean for You

The configuration of a Boeing 787 -9 Dreamliner operated by European airlines can differ significantly from one carrier to another, impacting passenger experience through variations in seating density, cabin class arrangements, and... Read more »

How Many New Aircraft Will Qantas Add To Its Fleet In 2025?

Qantas is spending big on acquiring new Boeing 787-9s, Airbus A350-1000LRs, A320neos, A321LRs, A321XLRs, and Airbus A220s. By 2027, it is expected that almost half of all flights across Qantas’ and Jetstar’s... Read more »

The US Navy’s Lockheed P-2 Neptune Submarine Hunter

Few elements of naval warfare are nearly as complex as having submarine-finding aircraft. Submarine hunting is inherently a difficult task, and the amount of equipment needed to effectively track and deter submarine... Read more »

A Guide To The Salary Of US Commercial Pilots In 2025

The aviation industry, including aircraft pilots in particular, has historically had a fairly glamorous reputation in the United States. Over the course of eight decades since the end of World War II,... Read more »

Why Does Southwest Airlines Fly To Miami?

Southwest Airlines built its original business model on being a low-cost carrier (LCC) while keeping costs low by flying to secondary airports in major US cities. From its original base at Dallas... Read more »

What Is The Shortest Runway In The UK?

The length of a Runway is a factor that affects many aspects of airport operation, greatly impacting how the aviation industry is able to operate in an area. Runways can be long... Read more »

Drone Threat Increases Risks For Commercial Planes At US Airports

The number of near-misses between commercial aircraft and drones has increased in recent years, prompting regulators, manufacturers, and lawmakers to react to ensure air travel safety. This follows the drone hysteria in... Read more »

Boeing to Sell Portions of Digital Aviation Solutions to Thoma Bravo for $10.55 Billion

Boeing to Sell Portions of Digital Aviation Solutions to Thoma Bravo for $10.55 Billion – Agreement includes principles for data sharing and future collaborations to ensure continuity of operations under Thoma Bravo’s... Read more »

How Lufthansa’s Intercontinental Network Has Changed In 30 Years

German carrier Lufthansa has been flying to all corners of the globe for decades, connecting Europe to countries as far as Argentina, Australia, Japan and South Africa, to name a few. In... Read more »