More blades, more speed? Not exactly—here’s why extra propeller blades don’t guarantee higher top speeds for aircraft.

Modern airliners can glide safely for miles after dual engine failure, giving pilots time to manage the emergency.

Going up or down are fundamental skills that are frequently neglected in a training regimen that concentrates on ...

Every pilot should have a strong understanding of the fundamental principles of aerodynamics that keep their aircraft flying.

That said, a scenario involving both loss of engine thrust and non-retracted landing gear can severely degrade glide performance. The additional drag from the extended gear reduces the aircraft's lift ...

Over the years, numerous improvements in aircraft design, maintenance and operational procedures have resulted from crash investigations. Each incident, especially a fatal one such as the Air India ...

During take-off, this thrust must overcome the aircraft’s drag and provide enough forward velocity for wings to generate sufficient lift supporting the plane’s maximum take-off weight of ...

'Loss of thrust in both engines would have left the crew with minimal options for recovery.' ...

Takeoff is a critical phase with tight performance margins. The 787 requires precise settings for flaps, thrust, and rotation speed (Vr) to achieve lift-off and climb, especially in hot conditions.

From issues with the wing flaps, a bird strike or pilot error – the possible causes of the disaster are numerous and complex ...