The decarbonisation of our planet is a necessity that the entire Western world must lead. For around 200 years, humanity has evolved, but at a cost that we need...
Of all the issues related to aviation, how much fuel aircraft consume is one that´s especially sensitive today, for obvious reasons. Sustainability and reducing carbon footprint is an imperative...
When it comes to Iberia's commitment to environmental sustainability, the transition of its air fleet to Sustainable Aircraft Fuels (SAFs) is not only vital for the health of our...
Commercial aviation has of course undergone countless improvements since the first flight – in 1911, with just eleven passengers – in the areas of safety, aesthetics, design, and more....
Commercial aviation has certainly evolved enormously in its nearly 110 years of existence, to the point where today it’s not only the world’s safest mode of transportation but also...
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...
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.
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...
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...
One of the greatest revolutions in the world of air navigation came with the shift from analog to electronic technology, which is much more precise, and the mechanism that...