Nippon Cargo Airlines Receives First Boeing 747-8 Freighter
Nippon Cargo Airlines last week received its first Boeing 747-8 Freighter, becoming the Japanese launch customer for the new aircraft.
Are Airplane Seats Sturdy Enough for Overweight America? The Cost of Safety vs. Fuel
The 60-year-old FAA weight standard for airliner seats seems outdated relative to America's expanding waistlines, but is that reason enough for an update?
On This Day in Aviation History: October 25th
The Airbus A380 makes its first passenger flight, Japan Airlines and Emirates take off for the first time, TWA launches New York-Los Angeles service, and more...
Today in Aviation History: November 18th
Boeing's first monoplane makes its first flight, the X-15 sets a Mach 6 speed record, the Battle of Berlin begins, and more...
Why Can’t Airlines Just Add Extra Room?
I recently saw a comment that referenced a seat being too small. “If planes were just one foot wider, seats could be as wide as first class. Would that kill Boeing or Airbus?”