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Since WWII, we have seen expansive advancements in military fighter jet design and technology across the globe. Fighter jets must have the capacity to keep up in dogfights and operate in air-to-air or air-to-ground strikes. As a result, fighter jet engineering has led to significant cost increases per aircraft. Most modern fighter jets cost between $65 to $250 million each— let’s take a look at the 5 most expensive. Read more >>

Commercial aviation began booming after WWII and there was a network of flights, but Ted Smith— who worked for the Douglas Aircraft Company during the war— noticed a void in the market. There was a need for business aircraft and aircraft that flew to locations rarely visited by the airlines. He wanted to build an aircraft that could meet this demand and simultaneously offer convenience, safety, and dependability. The first step in doing this was to assemble a team of 14 engineers; and together, they designed the first Aero Commander, but now is a part of Twin Commander Aircraft, LLC. Read more >>

Since its founding in 1916, The Boeing Company has become the world’s largest aerospace corporation. So, it’s no surprise that some of the most commonly used airplanes for major airlines are Boeing aircraft. Among the many aircraft that Boeing has to offer, the 747, 777, and 737 have been a few of the most popular. Their popularity is due to three factors— efficiency, reliability, and capacity. Read more >>

When one is in the market for a helicopter there are many options to choose from. The first thing to consider are your priorities. What size you are looking for in terms of size, engine, and speed? There are three main types of helicopters— light piston-engines, light turbines, and twin-engines. Learning about these different types of helicopters will help you navigate the market. Read more >>

The core principle of aerospace and aviation is innovation. In the coming years, we should expect to see some exciting new things in the aerospace industry. While aircraft haven’t seen much change structurally since aircraft first started being used for travel, the expected number of travelers doubling by 2035 means that innovators are working hard to make advancements in sustainability, design, and operations. Read more >>

Months after SpaceX launched a Tesla Roadster on the Falcon Heavy while blasting David Bowie’s iconic “Space Oddity”, we don’t really feel that we’ve gotten any closer to arriving at the future we’ve dreamt of for so long, the colonization of Mars in true Star Trek fashion. Maybe that’s because the dream common for people at NASA or the Boeing Aerospace and SpaceX are not necessarily shared by the average person. Or maybe that’s because SpaceX’s launch back in February doesn’t look or sound that different than the Apollo 11 launch in 1969. Especially not when you realize that the technology that literally thrusts people into space and the future, the turbofan engine, hasn’t changed much over the years. Read more >>

In recent years turbine powered RC planes are the cutting edge in the industry. Sizes range from large to small, requiring many hours of flying experience to handle flying one of these powerful machines and use real gasoline. RC turbine engines cannot only be used in RC planes but can be used for RC Turboprops and Helicopters, with the powerful turbine engines you will now be capable of significantly more with your aircraft leading to higher satisfaction with your product. Read more >>

The 2018 Global Brushless AC servo-motor Market report was just released to the public! The report covers industry volume, price trends, market competition, growth predictions and a general overview of the entire market. These motors are most ideal for the industrial market and offer high end features. These high-end features are extremely cost-effective and offer support for quiet and reliable systems. Global Brushless AC servo-motors have a wide variety of applications all of which are covered in the report. The report also includes an abundance of statistics from previous research conducted on Brushless AC Servo-motors. Read more >>

Globally recognized bestselling Sr. Series piston company, Cirrus Aircraft, has been named the receiver of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy for its recent completion of the first single-engine personal Jet.  This award is bestowed upon a certain entity that has a significant progressive impact in the aeronautics or astronautics industry. For a brief example of the kind of competition, Cirrus had in this race of this year’s trophy included large names in the industry such as Edwards Air Force Base F-35 Integrated Test Force, Boeing 737 MAX, NASA/JPL Cassini Project Team along with others. Read more >>

USB flash drives are becoming the best way to share larger files. With new technology (USB 3.0) it is easier for USB flash drives to compete with external hard disc drives. Not only are they advancing in speed, but they are also very portable. If you want the best, look at this list and find out which type of USB flash drive would be perfect for you. Read more >>