Ensuring Flight Safety: The Influence Of Flight Manuals and Crew Training
Flight manuals and crew training have a greater influence on flight safety than regulatory certification.
How Much Do Different Wingtip Devices Weigh?
A narrowbody aircraft could carry an additional weight of about 300-550 lbs (135-250 kg) due to wingtip devices.
Getting Planes Airborne: The Steps Involved In Aircraft Delivery And Entry Into Service
The OEM must be proactive and attentive during the delivery and entry-into-service phase to ensure a strong business relationship with the customer.
Flight Review: KLM Economy Class From Berlin To Amsterdam
Baggage chaos at the departure gate upset many passengers on the flight.
A Complex Matter: Multinational Certification Of Commercial Aircraft
While many bilateral treaties exist between jurisdictions, the OEMs must work around differences by certifying the aircraft globally.
What Are The Differences Between Aircraft Gas Turbines And Industrial Gas Turbines?
With an identical working principle, the two types differ in performance requirements and operability.
How Far Can Modern Twinjets Fly After A Single Engine Failure?
Modern twinjets can fly up to six hours on a single engine.
Preventive Vs On-Condition Maintenance: Comparing & Contrasting The Two Methods
On-condition maintenance is more desirable for OEMs.
What Does It Take For The FAA To Grant An Airworthiness Certificate?
An army of nearly 1,500 FAA engineers, scientists, test pilots, and inspectors provide aircraft certification services.
What Is A Flight Envelope And How Is It Determined?
The flight envelope determines the design capabilities based on airspeed, load factors, and maneuverability.
The Software Discrepancies That Caused A Multibillion-Euro Delay To The Airbus A380 Program
An Airbus A380 is equipped with nearly 100,000 different wires that perform 1,150 individual functions.
Which Aircraft Paperwork Must Be Onboard Before A Plane Can Fly?
The aircraft registration, airworthiness certificate, operating manual, and weight & balance record must be present before a flight.
Flight Review: Amsterdam To Hanover In KLM Cityhopper Economy
The flight crew made the short hop to Hanover pleasant.
Confusing Quantification: How Many Parts Does An Airliner Have?
A large widebody airliner comprises millions of individual parts.
How Type Certification Principles Differ Between Regulatory Authorities?
The significant difference in the certification principles is direct versus indirect oversight systems.
Authorization To Offer: What Is It & When Do Manufacturers Exercise It?
The ATO is signed and released when the manufacturer is ready to market its product.
The Importance Of Supplier Selection & Collaboration For Aircraft Manufacturers
From the smallest rivets to structural assemblies, manufacturers rely on suppliers.
How Do Long-Haul Cabin Crew Relax On Aircraft With No Dedicated Rest Areas?
Several passenger seats must be blocked and curtained to create crew rest seats.
What Are The Key Steps In An Airliner's Concept Development?
The airliner’s concept development includes multiple design iterations using computer software and wind tunnel testing.
Lounge Review: KLM Crown Lounge At Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
The Crown Lounge at the Schengen side of the AMS airport can accommodate more than 500 people at a time.