Most aircraft are powered by a gas turbine engine. Although each engine is made up of many intricate parts, when broken down to their base components, they are relatively simple. A gas-turbine engine’s major components are the compressor, combustion chamber, and the turbine.

Aircraft flaps are the part of the aircraft that helps create extra lift during a flight takeoff. By increasing the camber of the wing, the upper limit of lift of a wing increases and enables the aircraft to safely maintain flight at lower speeds. The deployment of flaps also differs on the type of flap that an aircraft has. The four basic types of flaps include plain, split, fowler, and slotted.

Landing gear systems are obviously critical for an aircraft to have. After all, what goes up must inevitably come back down. More than that, however, landing gear goes through tremendous stresses in terms of heat, weight, and friction during landing procedures, and must therefore be designed and manufactured to the highest standards possible. In this blog, we’ll explore the production process for landing gear, from start to finish.

Modern aircraft make use of multiple advanced systems for flying like GPS, ADS-B, and LCD display to the point that an aircraft can practically fly itself. While greater cockpit automation undeniably makes flying safer, these systems can also cause problems if they are not used properly and monitored closely. In this blog, we’ll break down several tips for managing cockpit automation and maintaining safety during flight.

As aircraft have grown more complex over the decades, it is inevitable that their warning systems have become more complex as well. If a malfunction or error occurs, the pilot or pilots need to be informed, after all. But in the early years of aviation, these warning systems were haphazardly scattered throughout the cockpit, often with no indication of a problem’s severity.

Failures within an exhaust system can lead to serious issues such as poisoning, power loss, and fires. So, it’s extremely important to make sure that all parts in the system are in good condition. Although it’s imperative to get it checked out by a professional periodically, there are a few things you can do to ensure that there are not any immediate issues that need to be addressed. Here are four tips to keep in mind when inspecting your own aircraft exhaust systems.

There are many factors that aircraft designers have to take into consideration when choosing the material used for aircraft construction. Some of these factors are strength, weight, malleability, cost, and chemical composition— which affects its susceptibility to corrosion, its thermal capacity, etc.

There are many different options to choose from when deciding which business jet to purchase. They vary in shape, size, efficiency, range, comfort, luxury, and price point. The Gulfstream G500 is optimized for stylish performance, balancing speed, maneuverability, and comfort. With 8 passengers, their luggage, and a full tank of gas, the G500 will travel 5,200 nautical miles (NM) at Mach 0.85. With double the payload, the G500 can still travel a considerable distance of 4,950 nm. The aircraft’s cabin is designed to accommodate business or leisure travel; it can sit up to 19 people, sleep up to 8, and has high-speed communication and entertainment equipment. The G500 has a unique cross-section design that allows for increased mobility and comfort. The cabin’s features also help reduce the effects of jet lag. The 14 large panoramic windows bring in more natural light and fresh air is replenished every two minutes.

We all know that an aircraft has many vital components, but people typically only think about the engine, wings, or electronic components. People don’t often think about the landing gear. The aircraft landing gear is a vital component with important responsibilities. They must withstand the entire weight of the airplane during landing and takeoff, which can be as heavy as 600 tons, fully loaded.

Electrical connectors are the electrical-mechanical devices that join electrical terminations together to create an electrical circuit. Most connectors have two main parts, the housing and the terminals. The housing is the structure or case that contains the terminals, ensuring stability and protecting the contacts from short-circuiting and other hazards. And the terminals are the pins in a connector that provides electrical conduction to make the connections secure.