Some of the things we´ve all heard about flying actually fall into the category of “urban legend”. Here are a few of the more common ones:
Do electronic devices actually...
13/11/2023
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There are a number of elements in aircraft fuselages that may go unnoticed by non-experts but which are still extraordinarily important. A good example are the small structures out on the tips of their wings known as ¨winglets¨ and ¨sharklets¨. Designed to boost a plane´s aerodynamic efficiency (LINK) and flight range and reduce its fuel consumption, the most recognisable of these have the shape of a fin folded upwards, but there are some variations.
26/10/2023
It seems obvious that whoever flies an airplane needs to know perfectly how the flow of air behaves in the atmosphere. But it may be less obvious that it´s...
17/10/2023
A Visual Identity in the Sky
Iberia Airlines' livery design is more than just colors and patterns; it's a reflection of the airline's essence. The vibrant hues reflect Iberia's rich...
11/10/2023
Air travel is especially safe compared to other means of travel because among other things it´s subject to numerous surveillance and security systems. We´ve already examined some of them...
05/09/2023
In civil aviation nowadays the trend is toward increasingly sustainable aircraft navigation. Initiatives such as the ¨Single European Sky¨ have endorsed this goal, shared by both the majority of...
29/08/2023
In this blog we´ve already addressed on more than one occasion how ground communications with aircraft take place constantly and in different ways – for example, through a device...
23/08/2023
Air-to-ground communication of course goes back to the beginning of commercial aviation itself, since obviously the entire system is dependent on constant coordination between cockpits and airport controllers. And...
16/08/2023
In order to make an aircraft as efficient as possible, so that its aerial maneuvers are perfect, there are a series of aerodynamic factors that pilots – as well...
08/08/2023
All modern aircraft are comprised of various sophisticated systems which work together to ensure safety and efficiency. And a plane’s transponder is a critical component without which it couldn’t...
04/08/2023
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